Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cristata
ID:
783903

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aiton

Source:
iplants

Year:
1789

Citation Micro:
Hort. Kew. 1: 70 (1789)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000783236

Common Names

  • Cristata Iris
  • Cristata Flag
  • Cristata Siberian Iris

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Description

Iris cristata (also called Dwarf Crested Iris, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Iridaceae. It is native to the eastern United States, from New York to Florida and west to Texas. It grows in moist woods, meadows, and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Iris cristata 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

Iris cristata has small, pink flowers with yellow-green veins and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Iris cristata is a species of Iris native to the Caucasus Mountains. It is a rhizomatous perennial that grows in clumps and produces blue flowers in the spring. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the rhizomes in the spring or early summer.

Where to Find Iris cristata

Iris cristata is native to the eastern United States and can be found in moist woods, meadows, and along streams. It is also found in parts of Canada.

Iris cristata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Iris cristata?

Iris cristata

What is the common name of Iris cristata?

Crested Iris

What type of habitat does Iris cristata prefer?

Iris cristata 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-321726: Based on the initial data import
William Aiton (1731-1793): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aiton' in the authors string.