Moraea ochroleuca
Red Tulp
Also known as: Homeria collina var. ochroleuca (Salisb.) Baker +4 more
- Homeria collina var. ochroleuca (Salisb.) Baker
- Homeria exaltata Sweet
- Homeria lucasii L.Bolus
- Homeria ochroleuca Salisb.
- Moraea exaltata (Sweet) Steud.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Iridaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.
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Found natively in Africa, Moraea ochroleuca (commonly known as Red Tulp) is a tuberous plant belonging to the Iridaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
New South Wales, South Australia, Victoria, Western Australia