Status:
valid
Authors:
Rukšāns
Source:
iplants
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Buried Treasures : 363 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000808915
Common Names
- Iris Pskemensis
- Pskem Iris
- Pskemensis Iris
Description
Isolepis levynsiana (also called Levyns' Club-rush, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with small white flowers. It is native to South Africa and is found in wetlands.
Uses & Benefits
Iris pskemensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Iris pskemensis has large, purple flowers with six petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Iris pskemensis can be propagated by seeds or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in late spring or early summer and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. The plant should be kept in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Iris pskemensis
Iris pskemensis can be found in Turkey.
Iris pskemensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Iris pskemensis?
Iris pskemensis
What type of plant is Iris pskemensis?
Perennial
Where is Iris pskemensis native to?
Turkey
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,