Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lokiae
ID:
1328191

Status:
valid

Authors:
Alexeeva

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 98: 1416 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340645



Common Names

  • Iris lokiae
  • Lokiae Iris
  • Lokiae


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Description

Iris lokiae (also called 'Lok's Iris', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Greece. It has a thick, succulent stem and small, ovate leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests and is often found in shady, moist areas.

Uses & Benefits

Iris lokiae is a flowering plant species that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Iris lokiae is a small, purple, six-petalled flower with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a light green colour.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Iris lokiae is a perennial plant that is native to China. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the rhizomes in early spring. The rhizomes should be planted at a depth of about 2 inches and kept moist until established. Once established, the plants should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Iris lokiae

Iris lokiae can be found in the Eastern Carpathians of Romania and Ukraine.

Iris lokiae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Iris lokiae?

Iris lokiae

What is the common name of Iris lokiae?

Lok's Iris

Where is Iris lokiae native to?

Greece

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

Nadezhda B. Alexeeva (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alexeeva' in the authors string.