Witsenia maura - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Thunb.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1782
Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Pl. 2: 34 (1782)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000787267
Common Names
- Maura Witsenia
- Mauras Witsenia
- Maura's Witsenia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Witsenia maura (also called Witsenia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Iridaceae family. It is native to South Africa, and is found in grasslands, woodlands, and other moist habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Witsenia maura is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, such as fever, cough, and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Witsenia maura has bright pink flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, bright green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Witsenia maura is a bulbous perennial plant that can be propagated by division or from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Witsenia maura
Witsenia maura can be found in the Western Cape Province of South Africa.
Witsenia maura FAQ
What is the scientific name of Witsenia maura?
Witsenia maura
What is the common name of Witsenia maura?
Maura Witsenia
Where is Witsenia maura native to?
South Africa
Species in the Witsenia genus
Species in the Iridaceae family
Alophia drummondii, Alophia intermedia, Alophia medusa, Alophia silvestris, Alophia veracruzana, Aristea abyssinica, Aristea africana, Aristea alata, Aristea anceps, Aristea angolensis, Aristea angustifolia, Aristea bakeri, Aristea bequaertii, Aristea biflora, Aristea cantharophila, Aristea capitata, Aristea cladocarpa, Aristea compressa, Aristea cuspidata, Aristea dichotoma, Aristea djalonis, Aristea ecklonii, Aristea fimbriata, Aristea flexicaulis, Aristea galpinii, Aristea glauca, Aristea goetzei, Aristea grandis, Aristea humbertii, Aristea inaequalis, Aristea juncifolia, Aristea kitchingii, Aristea latifolia, Aristea lugens, Aristea madagascariensis, Aristea montana, Aristea monticola, Aristea nyikensis, Aristea oligocephala, Aristea palustris, Aristea parviflora, Aristea pauciflora, Aristea platycaulis, Aristea polycephala, Aristea pusilla, Aristea racemosa, Aristea ranomafana, Aristea recisa, Aristea rigidifolia, Aristea rupicola,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-325844: Based on the initial data import
Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.