Iris adriatica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Trinajstić ex Mitić
Source:
iplants
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Phyton (Horn) 42: 307 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000783044
Common Names
- Iris adriatica
- Adriatic Iris
- Adriatic Sea Iris
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Iris adriatica (also called Adriatic Iris, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has long, narrow leaves and produces purple-blue flowers. It is found in moist meadows, marshes and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Iris adriatica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping purposes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Iris adriatica is a blue-violet flower with three petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a yellow-greenish color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Iris adriatica can be propagated by division of the rhizomes in early spring. The rhizomes should be planted in a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. The soil should be kept moist during the growing season. After flowering, the plants should be cut back to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Iris adriatica
Iris adriatica can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Iris adriatica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Iris adriatica?
Iris adriatica
What type of plant is Iris adriatica?
Iris adriatica is a type of perennial
Where is Iris adriatica found?
Iris adriatica is found in the Mediterranean region
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,