Status:
valid
Authors:
Chaudhary, G.Kirkw. & C.Weymouth
Source:
iplants
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 128: 401 (1975 publ. 1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000783085
Common Names
- Iris assadiana
- Assadiana Iris
- Assad's Iris
Description
Iris assadiana (also called Syrian Iris, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Iridaceae family. It is native to Syria, Lebanon, and Turkey, and is found in moist meadows, streambanks, and other wet habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Iris assadiana 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
Iris assadiana has a white or yellow flower with a purple center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are short and slender.
Cultivation and Propagation
Iris assadiana is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division in the spring. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in the summer.
Where to Find Iris assadiana
Iris assadiana can be found in Syria.
Iris assadiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Iris assadiana?
Iris assadiana
What is the common name of Iris assadiana?
Assad's Iris
What is the habitat of Iris assadiana?
It is found in moist grasslands and marshes
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
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.