Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caeciliae
ID:
802373

Status:
valid

Authors:
Grossh.

Source:
iplants

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
Izv. Azerbaidzhansk. Fil. 10: 32 (1944)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000801707



Common Names

  • Iris
  • Caeciliae
  • Iris Caeciliae


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Description

Iris caeciliae (also called Caecilia's Iris, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a clumping habit and grows up to 1.5 feet tall. Its stems are round and its leaves are flat and narrow. It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and along the edges of streams and ponds.

Uses & Benefits

Iris caeciliae is an ornamental plant that is often used in landscaping and water gardens. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomachaches. The plant is also used as a diuretic and to treat skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Iris caeciliae has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Iris caeciliae is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Europe and Asia. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Propagation is by division of the clumps or by seed.

Where to Find Iris caeciliae

Iris caeciliae is native to South America, especially in Colombia and Ecuador.

Iris caeciliae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Iris caeciliae?

Iris caeciliae

What is the common name of Iris caeciliae?

Caeciliae Iris

What is the habitat of Iris caeciliae?

It is found in wet meadows, marshes, ditches, and other wet habitats

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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