Moraea tanzanica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Goldblatt
Source:
iplants
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 64: 283 (1977 publ. 1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000784792
Common Names
- Moraea tanzanica
- Tanzanica Moraea
- Moraea Tanzanica
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Moraea tanzanica (also called Tanzanian Moraea, among many other common names) is a bulbous plant native to South Africa. It has long, narrow, grey-green leaves and produces a showy flower with three petals and three sepals in shades of yellow, orange, and white. It grows in moist meadows, open woods, and along streams and is often found in wetland areas.
Uses & Benefits
Moraea tanzanica is a flowering plant native to Tanzania. It is often grown as an ornamental plant for its attractive, fragrant flowers. The plant is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including headaches, fever, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Moraea tanzanica has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Moraea tanzanica is a hardy, evergreen, perennial plant that grows in clumps. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun. Propagation is by division of clumps or by seed.
Where to Find Moraea tanzanica
Moraea tanzanica is native to Tanzania and can be found in grassland and open woodlands.
Moraea tanzanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Moraea tanzanica?
Moraea tanzanica
What is the family of Moraea tanzanica?
Iridaceae
What is the common name of Moraea tanzanica?
Tanzanian Moraea
Species in the Moraea genus
Moraea macgregorii, Moraea macrantha, Moraea lugubris, Moraea loubseri, Moraea lurida, Moraea macronyx, Moraea margaretae, Moraea marionae, Moraea longiflora, Moraea huttonii, Moraea stricta, Moraea spathulata, Moraea insolens, Moraea iringensis, Moraea inyangani, Moraea indecora, Moraea incurva, Moraea inconspicua, Moraea tanzanica, Moraea inclinata, Moraea longifolia, Moraea ramosissima, Moraea reticulata, Moraea punctata, Moraea pubiflora, Moraea pritzeliana, Moraea tortilis, Moraea muddii, Moraea moggii, Moraea modesta, Moraea polystachya, Moraea namibensis, Moraea minor, Moraea thomasiae, Moraea thomsonii, Moraea alpina, Moraea textilis, Moraea papilionacea, Moraea ochroleuca, Moraea nubigena, Moraea neglecta, Moraea natalensis, Moraea umbellata, Moraea gracilenta, Moraea upembana, Moraea unifoliata, Moraea unibracteata, Moraea unguiculata, Moraea tulbaghensis, Moraea tripetala,
Species in the Iridaceae family
Alophia drummondii, Alophia intermedia, Alophia medusa, Alophia silvestris, Alophia veracruzana, Aristea abyssinica, Aristea africana, Aristea alata, Aristea anceps, Aristea angolensis, Aristea angustifolia, Aristea bakeri, Aristea bequaertii, Aristea biflora, Aristea cantharophila, Aristea capitata, Aristea cladocarpa, Aristea compressa, Aristea cuspidata, Aristea dichotoma, Aristea djalonis, Aristea ecklonii, Aristea fimbriata, Aristea flexicaulis, Aristea galpinii, Aristea glauca, Aristea goetzei, Aristea grandis, Aristea humbertii, Aristea inaequalis, Aristea juncifolia, Aristea kitchingii, Aristea latifolia, Aristea lugens, Aristea madagascariensis, Aristea montana, Aristea monticola, Aristea nyikensis, Aristea oligocephala, Aristea palustris, Aristea parviflora, Aristea pauciflora, Aristea platycaulis, Aristea polycephala, Aristea pusilla, Aristea racemosa, Aristea ranomafana, Aristea recisa, Aristea rigidifolia, Aristea rupicola,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-323313: Based on the initial data import
Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.