Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mzchetica
ID:
796745

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rodion.

Source:
iplants

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 88(5): 135 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000796078



Common Names

  • Iris mzchetica
  • Mzchetica
  • Iris


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Description

Iris mzchetica (also called Mzchetica Iris, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Central and South America. It has long, narrow leaves and white flowers. It is typically found in tropical rainforests, and is often used as an ornamental plant.

Uses & Benefits

Iris mzchetica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Iris mzchetica has large, purple flowers with six petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. Seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Iris mzchetica is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 3-9.

Where to Find Iris mzchetica

Iris mzchetica can be found in the Caucasus region of Europe and Asia.

Iris mzchetica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Iris mzchetica?

Iris mzchetica

What is the common name of Iris mzchetica?

Mzchetica Iris

What is the natural habitat of Iris mzchetica?

It is native to the Caucasus region and is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant

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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