Iris capnoides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Vved.) T.Hall & Seisums
Source:
iplants
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 167: 300 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000802392
Common Names
- Iris
- Capnoides
- Iris Capnoides
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Iris capnoides (also called Alpine iris, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with sword-shaped leaves and tall stems that bear white, yellow, or purple flowers. It is native to Europe and is found in alpine meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Iris capnoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and dysentery.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Iris capnoides has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Iris capnoides is a perennial herb that grows up to 1m in height. It is native to temperate regions of Europe and prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division of the rootstock, which should be done in spring or early summer. Seed can also be sown in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Iris capnoides
Iris capnoides can be found in the dry deciduous forest of Madagascar.
Iris capnoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Iris capnoides?
Iris capnoides
What is the family of Iris capnoides?
Iridaceae
Where is Iris capnoides found?
Madagascar
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-340790: Based on the initial data import
Alexei Ivanovich Vvedensky (1898-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vved.' in the authors string.
A.G. Seisums: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seisums' in the authors string.
Tony Hall: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Hall' in the authors string.