Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
almaatensis
ID:
783728

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pavlov

Source:
iplants

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Vestn. Akad. Nauk Kazakhsk. S.S.R. 3(60): 26 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000783061



Common Names

  • Iris almaatensis
  • Almaatensis Iris
  • Alma-Ata Iris


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Description

Iris almaatensis (also called Alma-Ata 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 almaatensis 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 almaatensis is a large, purple, six-petaled flower with yellow markings. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, purple, six-petaled seedlings with yellow markings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Iris almaatensis is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division in the spring. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in the summer.

Where to Find Iris almaatensis

Iris almaatensis can be found in Kazakhstan.

Iris almaatensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Iris almaatensis?

Iris almaatensis

What type of plant is Iris almaatensis?

Iris almaatensis is a type of perennial

Where is Iris almaatensis found?

Iris almaatensis 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,

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