Iris clarkei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker ex Hook.f.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1892
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 6: 275 (1892)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000783212
Common Names
- Clarkei Iris
- Clarkei Flag
- Clarkei Siberian Iris
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Iris clarkei (also called 'Clarke's Iris', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Iridaceae family. It is native to the Caucasus region and is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands. It has a rhizomatous root system and grows up to 30 cm tall. Its leaves are linear and its flowers are yellow with a purple-blue blotch.
Uses & Benefits
Iris clarkei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as an herbal remedy for a variety of ailments, such as headaches, fever, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Iris clarkei 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.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Iris clarkei is a species of Iris native to the Caucasus Mountains. It is a rhizomatous perennial that grows in clumps and produces blue-violet flowers in the spring. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the rhizomes in the spring or early summer.
Where to Find Iris clarkei
Iris clarkei can be found in the Himalayas.
Iris clarkei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Iris clarkei?
Iris clarkei
What is the common name of Iris clarkei?
Clarke's Iris
What type of habitat does Iris clarkei prefer?
Iris clarkei prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.
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-321703: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.