Moraea unguiculata
Also known as: Iris tricuspis var. minor Jacq. +4 more
- Iris tricuspis var. minor Jacq.
- Moraea ceresiana G.J.Lewis
- Moraea tenuis Ker Gawl.
- Vieusseuxia gracilis Eckl.
- Vieusseuxia tenuis (Ker Gawl.) Roem. & Schult.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Iridaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.
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Originating in Africa, Moraea unguiculata 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