Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alexeenkoi
ID:
783726

Status:
valid

Authors:
Grossh.

Source:
iplants

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 13: 6 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000783059



Common Names

  • Iris alexeenkoi
  • Alexeenko's Iris
  • Alexeenko's Siberian Iris


Searching for Iris alexeenkoi? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Iris alexeenkoi (also called Alekseenko's Iris, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Central Asia. It has long, narrow leaves and produces purple-blue flowers. It is found in moist meadows, marshes and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Iris alexeenkoi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping purposes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Iris alexeenkoi is a blue-violet flower with three petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a yellow-greenish color.

Searching for Iris alexeenkoi? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Iris alexeenkoi can be propagated by division of the rhizomes in early spring. The rhizomes should be planted in a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. The soil should be kept moist during the growing season. After flowering, the plants should be cut back to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Iris alexeenkoi

Iris alexeenkoi can be found in the Caucasus Mountains of Russia and Georgia.

Iris alexeenkoi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Iris alexeenkoi?

Iris alexeenkoi

What type of plant is Iris alexeenkoi?

Iris alexeenkoi is a type of perennial

Where is Iris alexeenkoi found?

Iris alexeenkoi is found in the Mediterranean region

Species in the Iris genus

Iris acutiloba, Iris adriatica, Iris afghanica, Iris aitchisonii, Iris alberti, Iris albomarginata, Iris alexeenkoi, Iris almaatensis, Iris anguifuga, Iris antilibanotica, Iris aphylla, Iris arenaria, Iris assadiana, Iris atrofusca, Iris atropurpurea, Iris aucheri, Iris auranitica, Iris baldshuanica, Iris barbatula, Iris barnumiae, Iris basaltica, Iris benacensis, Iris bicapitata, Iris binata, Iris bismarckiana, Iris bloudowii, Iris boissieri, Iris bostrensis, Iris bracteata, Iris brevicaulis, Iris bucharica, Iris bulleyana, Iris bungei, Iris cabulica, Iris camillae, Iris carterorum, Iris cathayensis, Iris caucasica, Iris cedreti, Iris chrysographes, Iris chrysophylla, Iris clarkei, Iris colchica, Iris collettii, Iris confusa, Iris cristata, Iris crocea, Iris cuniculiformis, Iris curvifolia, Iris cycloglossa,

Species in the Iridaceae family

Alophia drummondii, Alophia intermedia, Alophia medusa, Alophia silvestris, Alophia veracruzana, Aristea abyssinica, Aristea africana, Aristea alata, Aristea anceps, Aristea angolensis, Aristea angustifolia, Aristea bakeri, Aristea bequaertii, Aristea biflora, Aristea cantharophila, Aristea capitata, Aristea cladocarpa, Aristea compressa, Aristea cuspidata, Aristea dichotoma, Aristea djalonis, Aristea ecklonii, Aristea fimbriata, Aristea flexicaulis, Aristea galpinii, Aristea glauca, Aristea goetzei, Aristea grandis, Aristea humbertii, Aristea inaequalis, Aristea juncifolia, Aristea kitchingii, Aristea latifolia, Aristea lugens, Aristea madagascariensis, Aristea montana, Aristea monticola, Aristea nyikensis, Aristea oligocephala, Aristea palustris, Aristea parviflora, Aristea pauciflora, Aristea platycaulis, Aristea polycephala, Aristea pusilla, Aristea racemosa, Aristea ranomafana, Aristea recisa, Aristea rigidifolia, Aristea rupicola,

References