Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
wcs
Year:
1883
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 20: 275 (1883)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672686
Common Names
- Iphigenia robusta
- Robusta Iphigenia
- Iphigenia Iphigenia
Description
Iphigenia robusta (also called Robust Iphigenia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Ericaceae. It is native to Europe, and is found in a variety of habitats, including grassland, heathland, and scrub.
Uses & Benefits
Iphigenia robusta is an evergreen shrub that is often used in landscaping and garden design. It is drought-tolerant and can be used as a low-maintenance groundcover. It produces small white or pink flowers in the spring and summer months.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Iphigenia robusta has white to pinkish flowers, small seeds and seedlings that are green and hairy.
Cultivation and Propagation
Iphigenia robusta is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1m in height. It is best grown in a sunny position in well-drained, acidic soil. Propagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Iphigenia robusta
Iphigenia robusta can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe and North Africa.
Iphigenia robusta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Iphigenia robusta?
Iphigenia robusta
What is the common name of Iphigenia robusta?
Robusta heath
What type of plant is Iphigenia robusta?
Iphigenia robusta is a shrub
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,