Iris xanthospuria - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.Mathew & T.Baytop
Source:
iplants
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Garden (London, 1975+) 107: 446 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000784058
Common Names
- Yellow-Purple Iris
- Yellow-Purple Flag
- Yellow-Purple Flag Lily
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Iris xanthospuria (also called Yellow-spotted Iris, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to China. It has large, yellow-spotted flowers and grows in meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Iris xanthospuria 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
The flower of Iris xanthospuria is a pale yellow with a brownish-purple base. The seed is a round, black seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with thin, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Iris xanthospuria 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 xanthospuria
Iris xanthospuria is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.
Iris xanthospuria FAQ
What is the scientific name of Iris xanthospuria?
Iris xanthospuria
What is the natural habitat of Iris xanthospuria?
Mountain meadows and grasslands of the Caucasus region
What is the flower color of Iris xanthospuria?
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-322595: Based on the initial data import
Brian Mathew (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Mathew' in the authors string.
Turhan Baytop (1920-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Baytop' in the authors string.