Moraea flaccida

Family Iridaceae

Species Profile

Species classification Invasive [NSW's Noxious Weeds]
Common namesCape Tulip, Cape Tulip (one-leaf), Cape Tulips, One-leaf Cape Tulip
SynonymsHomeria breyniana (L.) G.J.Lewis; Homeria collina (Thunb.) Salisb.:; Homeria collina var. miniata-minor Ker Gawl.; Homeria flaccida Sweet
LongevityPerennial
Growth formHerb
Seed dispersal morphologyTumbleweed
Maximum height (m)0.6
Capable of vegetative reproductionYes
Native rangeSouthern Africa
Exotic range (Australia)NSW, SA, TAS, VIC, WA, Norfolk Island
Exotic range (other)Information unavailable
Habitat types (exotic)Disturbed areas (including trails), Grasslands, Pastures, Roadsides
Soil type (exotic)Most soil types
Decade of introduction1840

National Climate Change Impact

Invasive Class 2

Species has either an increase in the area of suitable habitat or habitat suitability of observations under RCP 8.5 2065 compared to current climate suitability.

Maps of Habitat Suitability & Recorded Occurrences

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Current suitable habitat

2035 suitable habitat
(RCP 8.5)

2065 suitable habitat
(RCP 8.5)

Recorded occurrences
(Australia)

Recorded occurrences
(global)

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