Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
iberica
ID:
784136

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steven

Source:
iplants

Year:
1808

Citation Micro:
Fl. Taur.-Caucas. 1: 30 (1808)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000783469



Common Names

  • Iris iberica
  • Iberian Iris
  • Iberica Iris


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Description

Iris iberica (also called "Iberian 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, stony slopes, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Iris iberica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge or screen.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Iris iberica sub. elegantissima (Sosn.) Fed. & Takht.
Iris iberica sub. lycotis (Woronow) Takht.
Iris iberica sub. iberica

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Iris iberica has a large, showy flower with three petals and three sepals. The seed is a round, black seed with a white coating. The seedlings are small and thin with a single, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Iris iberica 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 iberica

Iris iberica is native to the Mediterranean region, 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 iberica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Iris iberica?

Iris iberica

What is the common name of Iris iberica?

Iberian Iris

What is the natural habitat of Iris iberica?

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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