Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
susiana
ID:
784592

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
iplants

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 38 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000783925



Common Names

  • Iris susiana
  • Susiana Iris
  • Susiana Flag


Searching for Iris susiana? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Iris susiana (also called Susiana Iris, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Iridaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey. It grows in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Iris susiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and is also used for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Iris susiana is a deep blue-violet with yellow and white markings. The seed is a small, round capsule with a hard, dark brown outer shell. The seedlings are small, with narrow, grass-like leaves.

Searching for Iris susiana? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Iris susiana is a hardy perennial that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by division of the rhizomes in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Iris susiana

Iris susiana can be found in the Middle East, including Iran, Iraq, and Turkey.

Iris susiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Iris susiana?

Iris susiana

What is the common name of Iris susiana?

Susiana iris

What is the natural habitat of Iris susiana?

Meadows and grasslands

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