Moraea setifolia
Also known as: Gynandriris rogersii (Baker) R.C.Foster +11 more
- Gynandriris rogersii (Baker) R.C.Foster
- Gynandriris setifolia (L.f.) R.C.Foster
- Helixyra rogersii (Baker) N.E.Br.
- Helixyra setifolia (L.f.) N.E.Br.
- Iris setacea Thunb.
- Iris setifolia L.f.
- Moraea humilis Eckl.
- Moraea setacea (Thunb.) Ker Gawl.
- Moraea setacea (Thunb.) KerGawl.
- Moraea xerospatha MacOwan ex Baker
- Moraea xerospatha var. monophylla J.M.Black
- Vieusseuxia setacea (Thunb.) Eckl.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Iridaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.
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Moraea setifolia is a tuberous plant belonging to the Iridaceae family. Naturally occurring in Africa, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. The genus Moraea is notably large, comprising more than 200 species.
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