Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maracandica
ID:
784267

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vved.) Wendelbo

Source:
iplants

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 128: 216 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000783600



Common Names

  • Maracandica Iris
  • Iris Maracandica
  • Maracandica Iris


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Description

Iris maracandica (also called "Maracand Iris", among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Iridaceae. It is native to the Caucasus and Turkey. It grows in rocky and grassy places, often in open woods.

Uses & Benefits

Iris maracandica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and to reduce inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Iris maracandica is a large, purple, six-petaled flower with yellow and white markings. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Iris maracandica 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 maracandica

Iris maracandica can be found in the wild in the Caucasus Mountains.

Iris maracandica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Iris maracandica?

Iris maracandica

What is the family of Iris maracandica?

Iridaceae

What is the native range of Iris maracandica?

Central Asia

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-322105: Based on the initial data import
Alexei Ivanovich Vvedensky (1898-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vved.' in the authors string.
Per Erland Berg Wendelbo (1927-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wendelbo' in the authors string.