Moraea serpentina

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Moraea serpentina
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Iridaceae
Genus: Moraea
Species:
M. serpentina
Binomial name
Moraea serpentina
Baker
Synonyms [1] [2]
  • Moraea arenaria Baker
  • Moraea framesii L.Bolus

Moraea serpentina is a flowering plant species in the genus Moraea . It is endemic to the Northern Cape and Western Cape of South Africa. [1]

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Distribution

Moraea serpentina is found from Namaqualand to the Olifants River Valley. [1]

Conservation status

Moraea serpentina is classified as Least Concern as the population is regarded as stable. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "SANBI Red List of South African Plants". South African National Biodiversity Institute Threatened Species Programme. Retrieved 2022-04-13.
  2. "Moraea serpentina". Plants of the World Online . Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew . Retrieved 13 April 2022.