Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Genus:
Species:
socotrana
ID:
673386

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thulin

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 15: 403 (1995 publ. 1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672718



Common Names

  • Iphigenia pauciflora
  • Few-flowered Iphigenia
  • Giant Iphigenia


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Description

Iphigenia socotrana (also called Socotran Iphigenia, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub that is native to the Socotra Archipelago. It grows to a height of up to 1 m and has small, glossy green leaves and white or pink flowers. It prefers sandy soils and is often found in coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Iphigenia socotrana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control and for landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Iphigenia socotrana flower is a small, white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Iphigenia socotrana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny position.

Where to Find Iphigenia socotrana

Iphigenia socotrana can be found in the Socotra Islands.

Iphigenia socotrana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Iphigenia socotrana?

Iphigenia socotrana

What is the common name of Iphigenia socotrana?

Socotran heath

What is the natural habitat of Iphigenia socotrana?

It is native to the island of Socotra, off the coast of Yemen, and is found in rocky areas, scrub and open grassland

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-279393: Based on the initial data import
Mats Thulin (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thulin' in the authors string.