Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Moraea Miller [414]

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accepted: Accepted

Family: Iridaceae

family_ja: アヤメ

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distribution_en: Trop. & S.Africa

description_en: Genus of about 120 species of deciduous or semi-deciduous, cormous perennials, occurring in seasonally moist grassland throughout Africa. The linear or lance-shaped, flat or rolled, often channelled, light to mid-green leaves may be basal or borne on the stems. From spring to summer, a succession of short-lived, colourful, iris-like flowers are produced in clusters within pairs of large bracts. In frost-free climates, some species, such as M. angusta, M. moggii, and M. spathulata, are evergreen. In frost-prone areas, grow the half-hardy species in a cool greenhouse. In warmer climates, the frost-hardy species are best in a mixed border or at the base of warm, sunny wall; grow the half-hardy species in a mixed border or a rock garden.

hardiness_en: Frost hardy to half hardy.

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propagation_en: Sow seed of frost-hardy species in containers in a cold frame in spring; sow seed of half-hardy species under glass in autumn. Separate offsets when dormant.

pests_en: Trouble free.

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2022-03-09 15:20

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