Iris inconspicua - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Vved.) T.Hall & Seisums
Source:
iplants
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 167: 300 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921794
Common Names
- Iris inconspicua
- Inconspicuous Iris
- Inconspicuous Blue Flag
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Iris inconspicua (also called 'Inconspicuous Iris' and 'Mountain Iris', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Iridaceae family. It is native to the mountains of central and southern Europe and is found in meadows and grasslands. It grows to a height of 10-30cm and has blue-violet flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Iris inconspicua is a tropical plant native to Central and South America. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments, such as fever, headache, and digestive issues. In addition, it is used as a ground cover, as it is a low-growing plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Iris inconspicua has white flowers with a yellow center and a long spur. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a long, thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Iris inconspicua is a fast-growing perennial that can be propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept warm and moist. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be transplanted into individual containers and kept in a warm, sunny location. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. Fertilize regularly with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Iris inconspicua
Iris inconspicua is native to China.
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-467409: Based on the initial data import
Alexei Ivanovich Vvedensky (1898-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vved.' in the authors string.
A.G. Seisums: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seisums' in the authors string.
Tony Hall: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Hall' in the authors string.