Iris wattii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker ex Hook.f.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1892
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 6: 273 (1892)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000784048
Common Names
- Watt's Iris
- Watt's Flag
- Watt's Blue Flag
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Iris wattii (also called Watt's Iris, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Iridaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in rocky and sandy soils. It is a rhizomatous perennial that grows to a height of 15 to 20 cm and has linear, basal leaves. The flowers are yellowish-white with a dark purple spot at the base of the lower petal.
Uses & Benefits
Iris wattii is a popular ornamental plant and is used in gardens and parks for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Iris wattii has a blue flower with a yellow center and a black seed. The seedlings are small and have a yellowish-green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Iris wattii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is hardy to USDA zones 4-9.
Where to Find Iris wattii
Iris wattii is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.
Iris wattii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Iris wattii?
Iris wattii
What is the natural habitat of Iris wattii?
Mountain meadows and grasslands of the Caucasus region
What is the flower color of Iris wattii?
Purple-blue
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-322586: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.