Moraea aristata
Also known as: Ferraria ocellaris Salisb. +8 more
- Ferraria ocellaris Salisb.
- Ferraria tricuspis Willd.
- Iris imberbis Ker Gawl.
- Iris imberbis KerGawl.
- Moraea candida Baker
- Moraea glaucopis (DC.) Drapiez
- Moraea tricuspis var. ocellata D.Don
- Vieusseuxia aristata D.Delaroche
- Vieusseuxia glaucopis DC.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Iridaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.
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Moraea aristata is a tuberous plant belonging to the Iridaceae family. Found natively in Africa, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It is part of the broad Moraea genus, encompassing over 200 species globally.
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