Iris rutherfordii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Mart.Rodr., P.Vargas, Carine & Jury
Source:
iplants
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Candollea 64: 128 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000913026
Common Names
- Iris rutherfordii
- Iris
- Rutherfordii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Iris rutherfordii (also called Rutherford's Iris, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial native to China. It has long, narrow leaves and grows to a height of around 2 feet. It produces large, white flowers in the summer. Iris rutherfordii prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.
Uses & Benefits
Iris rutherfordii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as for treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Iris rutherfordii is a blue or purple, with a yellow throat. The seed is a small, round, black, shiny seed. The seedlings are light green with a blue or purple flower.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Iris rutherfordii is a tropical plant that can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in a well-draining soil mix. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks during the growing season. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division.
Where to Find Iris rutherfordii
Iris rutherfordii can be found in the temperate grasslands of the Mediterranean region.
Iris rutherfordii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Iris rutherfordii?
Iris rutherfordii
What is the common name of Iris rutherfordii?
Rutherford's Iris
What is the natural habitat of Iris rutherfordii?
Tropical rainforests of Southeast 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-457986: Based on the initial data import
Stephen Leonard Jury (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jury' in the authors string.
Mark A. Carine: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carine' in the authors string.
Pablo Vargas (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Vargas' in the authors string.
Jorge Martínez Rodríguez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Mart.Rodr.' in the authors string.