Status:
valid
Authors:
Y.T.Zhao
Source:
iplants
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 20: 99 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000783247
Common Names
- Curvifolia Iris
- Curvifolia Flag
- Curvifolia Siberian Iris
Description
Iris curvifolia (also called 'Curved-Leaf 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 rocky habitats. It is a perennial herbaceous plant with an upright habit and curved leaves. The flowers are purple and have three petals.
Uses & Benefits
Iris curvifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to make herbal teas and medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Iris curvifolia has small, white flowers with yellow-green veins and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Iris curvifolia is a species of Iris native to the Caucasus Mountains. It is a rhizomatous perennial that grows in clumps and produces white 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 curvifolia
Iris curvifolia is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky hillsides and woodlands.
Iris curvifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Iris curvifolia?
Iris curvifolia
What is the common name of Iris curvifolia?
Curved-leaved Iris
What is the family of Iris curvifolia?
Iridaceae
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,