Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oxypetala
ID:
791480

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bunge

Source:
iplants

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. China Bor. : 63 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000790813

Common Names

  • Iris oxypetala
  • Sharp-petaled Iris
  • Sharp Petaled Iris

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Description

Iris oxypetala (also called Alpine Iris, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe, typically found in alpine meadows and grasslands. It has a single stem and a rosette of leaves, with flowers that are blue and white in color. The fruits are small and black.

Uses & Benefits

Iris oxypetala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used to make hedges and windbreaks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Iris oxypetala is a large, showy bloom with six petals in shades of white, pink, purple, and yellow. The seed is a capsule containing numerous small, black seeds. The seedlings are slender and grass-like, with a single stem and narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Iris oxypetala is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or from seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown from seed sown in spring or autumn. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The corms should be planted 10-15 cm deep and spaced 15-20 cm apart.

Where to Find Iris oxypetala

Iris oxypetala can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Iris oxypetala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Iris oxypetala?

Iris oxypetala

What is the common name of Iris oxypetala?

Sharp-petaled Iris

What type of plant is Iris oxypetala?

Perennial

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,

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