Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
collettii
ID:
783885

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
iplants

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 129: t. 7889 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000783218



Common Names

  • Collettii Iris
  • Collettii Flag
  • Collettii Siberian Iris


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Description

Iris collettii (also called Collett's Iris, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the iris family. It is native to Central Asia. It grows in dry, rocky soils in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Iris collettii 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Iris collettii var. acaulis Noltie
Iris collettii var. collettii

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Iris collettii has small, white flowers with yellow-green veins and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Iris collettii is a species of Iris native to the Caucasus Mountains. It is a rhizomatous perennial that grows in clumps and produces white 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 collettii

Iris collettii can be found in the Himalayas.

Iris collettii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Iris collettii?

Iris collettii

What is the common name of Iris collettii?

Collett's Iris

What type of habitat does Iris collettii prefer?

Iris collettii 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,

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