Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
neoensata
ID:
806706

Status:
valid

Authors:
Y.N.Lee

Source:
iplants

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Bull. Korea Pl. Res. 5: 30 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000806040

Common Names

  • Iris neoensata
  • Neoensata Iris
  • Newly-Discovered Iris

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Description

Iris neoensata (also called Neoensata iris, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Japan, Korea and China. It has a rosette of glossy, dark green leaves and white flowers with yellow centers. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Iris neoensata is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Iris neoensata is a white, five-petaled bloom with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Iris neoensata is a hardy perennial that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or seed. Division should be done in spring or fall, and seeds should be sown in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Iris neoensata

Iris neoensata is native to China and can be found in moist forests.

Iris neoensata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Iris neoensata?

Iris neoensata

Where is Iris neoensata native to?

China

What is the growth rate of Iris neoensata?

Medium

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-344308: Based on the initial data import
Yong No Lee (1920-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.N.Lee' in the authors string.