Moraea bellendenii
Also known as: Moraea pavonia var. lutea (Ker Gawl.) Baker +4 more
- Moraea pavonia var. lutea (Ker Gawl.) Baker
- Moraea tricuspis var. lutea Ker Gawl.
- Moraea tricuspis var. lutea KerGawl.
- Vieusseuxia bellendenii Sweet
- Vieusseuxia spiralis D.Delaroche
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 bellendenii is a tuberous plant belonging to the Iridaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in 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)
South Australia