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Dietes iridioides subsp. iridioides

Also known as: Dietes catenulata (Lindl.) Sweet ex Klatt +13 more
  • Dietes catenulata (Lindl.) Sweet ex Klatt
  • Dietes compressa (L.f.) Klatt
  • Dietes crassifolia G.Don
  • Dietes macleae Baker
  • Dietes prolongata (Baker) N.E.Br.
  • Dietes prolongata var. galpinii N.E.Br.
  • Iris catenulata (Lindl.) Baker
  • Iris moraeoides Ker Gawl.
  • Moraea catenulata Lindl.
  • Moraea iridioides var. catenulata (Lindl.) Baker
  • Moraea iridioides var. prolongata Baker
  • Moraea irioides Gaertn.
  • Moraea prolongata Baker
  • Naron orientale Medik.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
  • Botanical Family: Iridaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.

Originating in Africa, Dietes iridioides subsp. iridioides is a rhizomatous plant belonging to the Iridaceae family. Within its native range, this subspecies is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Dietes iridioides, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.

Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Bulb

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces, Ethiopia, Kenya, KwaZulu-Natal, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Northern Provinces, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zaïre, Zimbabwe

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Hawaii, Jamaica, Madeira, Mauritius, Réunion
Base Species & Variations

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