Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
iranica
ID:
1318725

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rukšāns & Zetterl.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Int. Rock Gard. 108: [13], photogrs.. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331179

Common Names

  • Eranthis iranica
  • Iranian Eranthis
  • Iranian Winter Aconite

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Description

Eranthis iranica (also called Iranian Eranthis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and West Asia. It has a stem that is up to 1 meter long and green leaves that are up to 4 cm long. It grows in sunny and dry habitats, such as steppes and deserts.

Uses & Benefits

Eranthis iranica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eranthis iranica has yellow flowers with six petals and a yellow centre. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a long hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eranthis iranica is a perennial that can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers a well-draining potting mix and bright, indirect light. Propagation is done by division of the roots. The divisions should be planted in a potting mix that is slightly moist and kept in bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Eranthis iranica

Eranthis iranica is found in Iran and Afghanistan.

Eranthis iranica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eranthis iranica?

Eranthis iranica

What is the common name of Eranthis iranica?

Iranica Eranthis

What is the natural habitat of Eranthis iranica?

It is found in dry, rocky habitats in Iran.

Species in the Ranunculaceae family

Aconitum soyaense, Aconitum abietetorum, Aconitum acutiusculum, Aconitum ajanense, Aconitum alboflavidum, Aconitum alboviolaceum, Aconitum alpino-nepalense, Aconitum ambiguum, Aconitum amplexicaule, Aconitum angulatum, Aconitum angusticassidatum, Aconitum angustifolium, Aconitum anthora, Aconitum apetalum, Aconitum aquilonare, Aconitum artemisiifolium, Aconitum assamicum, Aconitum atlanticum, Aconitum austriacum, Aconitum austrokoreense, Aconitum axilliflorum, Aconitum azumiense, Aconitum baburinii, Aconitum baicalense, Aconitum baicalense, Aconitum bailangense, Aconitum barbatum, Aconitum baumgartenianum, Aconitum berdaui, Aconitum bhedingense, Aconitum bicolor, Aconitum biflorum, Aconitum brachypodum, Aconitum bracteolatum, Aconitum brevicalcaratum, Aconitum brevilimbum, Aconitum brevipetalum, Aconitum brunneum, Aconitum bucovinense, Aconitum bujbense, Aconitum bulbilliferum, Aconitum bulleyanum, Aconitum burnatii, Aconitum calthifolium, Aconitum cammarum, Aconitum campylorrhynchum, Aconitum cannabifolium, Aconitum carmichaelii, Aconitum changianum, Aconitum charkeviczii,

References

Henrik Zetterlund (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zetterl.' in the authors string.
Jānis Rukšāns (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rukšāns' in the authors string.