Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
wcs
Year:
1879
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 17: 451 (1879)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672641
Common Names
- Iphigenia pallida
- Pale Iphigenia
- Pale Heath
Description
Iphigenia pallida is a small evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, narrow leaves and small white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Iphigenia pallida is a flowering shrub that is often used in landscaping and gardens. It has a long flowering season and produces white flowers that attract bees and other pollinators. It is also drought tolerant and can be used in xeriscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Iphigenia pallida has small, bell-shaped flowers that are usually white or pale pink in color. The flowers are borne in clusters and have five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Iphigenia pallida is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1m in height. It has small, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is hardy to USDA zones 8-10. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and rooted in a mix of peat and sand.
Where to Find Iphigenia pallida
Iphigenia pallida can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe and North Africa.
Iphigenia pallida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Iphigenia pallida?
Iphigenia pallida
What is the common name of Iphigenia pallida?
Pale Iphigenia
What is the natural habitat of Iphigenia pallida?
Open woodlands and heaths
Species in the Iphigenia genus
Iphigenia boinensis,
Iphigenia indica,
Iphigenia magnifica,
Iphigenia mysorensis,
Iphigenia oliveri,
Iphigenia pallida,
Iphigenia pauciflora,
Iphigenia robusta,
Iphigenia sahyadrica,
Iphigenia socotrana,
Iphigenia stellata,
Iphigenia ledermanii,
Species in the Colchicaceae family
Baeometra uniflora,
Baeometra uniflora,
Burchardia bairdiae,
Burchardia congesta,
Burchardia monantha,
Burchardia multiflora,
Burchardia rosea,
Burchardia umbellata,
Camptorrhiza indica,
Camptorrhiza strumosa,
Colchicum alpinum,
Colchicum antilibanoticum,
Colchicum arenarium,
Colchicum arenasii,
Colchicum asteranthum,
Colchicum atticum,
Colchicum autumnale,
Colchicum balansae,
Colchicum baytopiorum,
Colchicum bivonae,
Colchicum boissieri,
Colchicum bulbocodium,
Colchicum burttii,
Colchicum chalcedonicum,
Colchicum chimonanthum,
Colchicum cilicicum,
Colchicum confusum,
Colchicum corsicum,
Colchicum cretense,
Colchicum crocifolium,
Colchicum cupanii,
Colchicum davisii,
Colchicum decaisnei,
Colchicum doerfleri,
Colchicum dolichantherum,
Colchicum eichleri,
Colchicum euboeum,
Colchicum fasciculare,
Colchicum feinbruniae,
Colchicum filifolium,
Colchicum freynii,
Colchicum gonarei,
Colchicum graecum,
Colchicum haynaldii,
Colchicum heldreichii,
Colchicum hierosolymitanum,
Colchicum hirsutum,
Colchicum hungaricum,
Colchicum imperatoris-friderici,
Colchicum inundatum,