Iris cedreti - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Dinsm. ex Chaudhary
Source:
iplants
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 125: 497 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000783195
Common Names
- Cedreti Iris
- Cedreti Flag
- Cedreti Siberian Iris
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Iris cedreti (also called 'Cedret's Iris', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Iridaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands. It has a rhizomatous root system and grows up to 30 cm tall. Its leaves are linear and its flowers are yellow with a purple-blue blotch.
Uses & Benefits
Iris cedreti is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as an herbal remedy for a variety of ailments, such as headaches, fever, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Iris cedreti is a large, purple, six-petaled flower with yellow markings. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, purple, six-petaled seedlings with yellow markings.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Iris cedreti is a hardy, rhizomatous perennial that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate by dividing the rhizomes in spring or early summer. Plant the divisions in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and does not require much maintenance.
Where to Find Iris cedreti
Iris cedreti can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Iris cedreti FAQ
What is the scientific name of Iris cedreti?
Iris cedreti
What is the common name of Iris cedreti?
Cedret's Iris
What type of habitat does Iris cedreti prefer?
Iris cedreti prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.
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-321683: Based on the initial data import
John Edward Dinsmore (1862-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dinsm.' in the authors string.
Shaukat Ali Chaudhary (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chaudhary' in the authors string.