Iris nectarifera - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Güner
Source:
iplants
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 38: 413 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000783660
Common Names
- Iris nectarifera
- Nectar-bearing Iris
- Nectar-bearing Flag
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Iris nectarifera (also called 'Nectar-Bearing Iris', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Iridaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in rocky habitats. It is a perennial herbaceous plant with an upright habit and long, narrow leaves. The flowers are white and have three petals.
Uses & Benefits
Iris nectarifera 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Iris nectarifera var. nectariferaIris nectarifera var. mardinensis Güner
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Iris nectarifera 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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Iris nectarifera is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by division of the rhizomes in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Iris nectarifera
Iris nectarifera can be found in the Mediterranean region, primarily in Greece and Turkey.
Iris nectarifera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Iris nectarifera?
Iris nectarifera
What is the family of Iris nectarifera?
Iridaceae
What is the native range of Iris nectarifera?
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-322164: Based on the initial data import
Adil Güner (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Güner' in the authors string.