Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
humilis
ID:
784124

Status:
valid

Authors:
Georgi

Source:
iplants

Year:
1775

Citation Micro:
Bemerk. Reise Russ. Reich 1: 196 (1775)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000783457



Common Names

  • Iris humilis
  • Humilis Iris
  • Humilis' Iris


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Description

Iris humilis (also called Dwarf 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 humilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover in dry areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Iris humilis has a small, yellow flower with three petals and three sepals. The seed is a small, black seed. The seedlings are small and thin with a single, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Iris humilis is a hardy perennial that can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 5-9. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division of the rhizomes in spring or by seed in autumn.

Where to Find Iris humilis

Iris humilis is native to China and Japan, and is found in moist areas, such as along riverbanks and in wet forests. It can also be found in parts of Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, and parts of China.

Iris humilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Iris humilis?

Iris humilis

What is the common name of Iris humilis?

Humilis Iris

What is the natural habitat of Iris humilis?

Mountain slopes, meadows, and rocky areas in the Mediterranean region

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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