Iris swensoniana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Chaudhary, G.Kirkw. & C.Weymouth
Source:
iplants
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 128: 406 (1975 publ. 1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000783927
Common Names
- Iris swensoniana
- Swenson's Iris
- Swenson's Flag
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Iris swensoniana (also called Swenson's 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 swensoniana 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 swensoniana 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.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Iris swensoniana 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 swensoniana
Iris swensoniana can be found in the mountains of Central Asia.
Iris swensoniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Iris swensoniana?
Iris swensoniana
What is the common name of Iris swensoniana?
Swenson's iris
What is the natural habitat of Iris swensoniana?
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-322455: Based on the initial data import
Shaukat Ali Chaudhary (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chaudhary' in the authors string.
Grace Kirkwood: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Kirkw.' in the authors string.
Carolyne Weymouth: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Weymouth' in the authors string.