Iris heweri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Grey-Wilson & B.Mathew
Source:
iplants
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 29: 67 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000790939
Common Names
- Iris heweri
- Hewer's Iris
- Hewer Iris
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Iris heweri (also called African Iris, among many other common names) is a perennial with sword-shaped leaves and tall stems of white, yellow or purple flowers. It is native to Africa and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Iris heweri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, such as fever, headaches, and digestive issues. It is also used as a natural insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Iris heweri has a bright pink flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Iris heweri can be propagated from seeds or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate light frost. Prune it regularly to maintain its shape and size.
Where to Find Iris heweri
Iris heweri can be found in the Caucasus Mountains of Russia.
Iris heweri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Iris heweri?
Iris heweri
What is the family of Iris heweri?
Iridaceae
What are the common names of Iris heweri?
Hewer's Iris
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-329517: Based on the initial data import
Christopher Grey-Wilson (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grey-Wilson' in the authors string.
Brian Mathew (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Mathew' in the authors string.