Moraea polystachya
Blue Tulp, Blue Tulip
Also known as: Iris lacera Lam. +4 more
- Iris lacera Lam.
- Iris polystachya Thunb.
- Moraea multiflora Sol. ex Baker
- Moraea polystachya (Thunb.) KerGawl.
- Vieusseuxia multiflora Eckl.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Iridaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.
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Naturally occurring in Africa, Moraea polystachya (commonly known as Blue Tulp or Blue-tulip) is a tuberous plant belonging to the Iridaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces, Free State, Namibia, Northern Provinces