Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longiscapa
ID:
784229

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ledeb.

Source:
iplants

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ross. 4: 93 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000783562



Common Names

  • Iris longiscapa
  • Longiscapa Iris
  • Iris Longiscapa


Searching for Iris longiscapa? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Iris longiscapa (also called long-stemmed iris, among many other common names) is a species of iris native to the Himalayas. It is a perennial plant with yellow-purple flowers and long, narrow leaves. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Iris longiscapa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Iris longiscapa is a pale blue with a yellow blotch in the center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, slender, and have a yellowish-green color.

Searching for Iris longiscapa? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Iris longiscapa is a perennial species of iris that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. Cultivation of this species requires a well-drained soil in a sunny position.

Where to Find Iris longiscapa

Iris longiscapa is native to the Mediterranean region.

Iris longiscapa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Iris longiscapa?

Iris longiscapa

What is the common name of Iris longiscapa?

Longiscapa Iris

What is the natural habitat of Iris longiscapa?

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,

References