Status:
valid
Authors:
(Boiss.) B.Nord.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica 164: 55 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000066050
Common Names
- Elbrus Iris
- Iranecio elbrusensis
- Iris
Description
Iranecio elbrusensis (also called Elbrus Iranecio, among many other common names) is a small, woody shrub native to the Caucasus Mountains. It has small, yellow daisy-like flowers and narrow, pointed leaves. It typically grows in dry, rocky areas and is drought-tolerant.
Uses & Benefits
Iranecio elbrusensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating digestive problems, skin diseases, and as an anti-inflammatory.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Iranecio elbrusensis is a small, white daisy-like flower. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Iranecio elbrusensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or by division of the root. It prefers full sun and moist soil, and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring, and they will germinate in about two weeks. Division of the root should be done in the spring or fall. The plant can be divided into several smaller sections, each with its own root system.
Where to Find Iranecio elbrusensis
Iranecio elbrusensis is native to the Caucasus Mountains and can be found in alpine meadows and grasslands.
Iranecio elbrusensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Iranecio elbrusensis?
Iranecio elbrusensis
What type of plant is Iranecio elbrusensis?
It is a perennial shrub
Where is Iranecio elbrusensis found?
It is found in the mountains of the Caucasus region
Species in the Iranecio genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
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Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
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Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,