Status:
valid
Authors:
Regel
Source:
iplants
Year:
1877
Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada 5: 263 (1877)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000783516
Common Names
- Iris kolpakowskiana
- Kolpakowski's Iris
- Kolpakowskiana Iris
Description
Iris kolpakowskiana (also called Kolpakowski's iris, among many other common names) is a species of iris native to the Himalayas. It is a perennial plant with yellow-purple flowers and long, narrow leaves. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Iris kolpakowskiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Iris kolpakowskiana is yellow, with three petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and have multiple stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Iris kolpakowskiana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division of the rhizomes in the spring or fall. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of pH levels.
Where to Find Iris kolpakowskiana
Iris kolpakowskiana is native to the Caucasus region.
Iris kolpakowskiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Iris kolpakowskiana?
Iris kolpakowskiana
What is the common name of Iris kolpakowskiana?
Iris
Where does Iris kolpakowskiana grow?
Iris kolpakowskiana is found in the Himalayas and western China.
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,