Moraea unibracteata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Goldblatt
Source:
iplants
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 60: 241 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000784905
Common Names
- Unibracteata Moraea
- Moraea unibracteata
- Moraea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Moraea unibracteata (also called 'Unibract Moraea', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Iridaceae family. It is native to South Africa. It typically grows in grasslands and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Moraea unibracteata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Moraea unibracteata has yellow, star-shaped flowers with a purple center. The seeds are black and round, and the seedlings are small with narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Moraea unibracteata 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 unibracteata
Moraea unibracteata is found in South Africa, particularly in the Western Cape Province.
Moraea unibracteata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Moraea unibracteata?
Moraea unibracteata
What is the family of Moraea unibracteata?
Iridaceae
What is the common name of Moraea unibracteata?
One-Bracted 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-323420: Based on the initial data import
Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.