Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cuniculiformis
ID:
783912

Status:
valid

Authors:
Noltie & K.Y.Guan

Source:
iplants

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
New Plantsman 2: 131 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000783245



Common Names

  • Cuniculiformis Iris
  • Cuniculiformis Flag
  • Cuniculiformis Siberian Iris


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Description

Iris cuniculiformis (also called Rabbit-ear Iris, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Iridaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey. It grows in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Iris cuniculiformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to make herbal teas and medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Iris cuniculiformis has small, red 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 cuniculiformis is a species of Iris native to the Caucasus Mountains. It is a rhizomatous perennial that grows in clumps and produces purple 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 cuniculiformis

Iris cuniculiformis is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky hillsides and woodlands.

Iris cuniculiformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Iris cuniculiformis?

Iris cuniculiformis

What is the common name of Iris cuniculiformis?

Rabbit-eared Iris

What is the family of Iris cuniculiformis?

Iridaceae

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-321736: Based on the initial data import
Henry John Noltie (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Noltie' in the authors string.
Kai Yun Guan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Y.Guan' in the authors string.