Iris aitchisonii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baker) Boiss.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1882
Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 5: 123 (1882)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000783049
Common Names
- Iris aitchisonii
- Aitchison's Iris
- Aitchison's Blue Iris
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Iris aitchisonii (also called Aitchison's Iris, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Central Asia. It has long, narrow leaves and produces purple-blue flowers. It is found in moist meadows, marshes and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Iris aitchisonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping purposes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Iris aitchisonii is a blue-violet flower with three petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a yellow-greenish color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Iris aitchisonii can be propagated by division of the rhizomes in early spring. The rhizomes should be planted in a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. The soil should be kept moist during the growing season. After flowering, the plants should be cut back to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Iris aitchisonii
Iris aitchisonii can be found in the Himalayas.
Iris aitchisonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Iris aitchisonii?
Iris aitchisonii
What type of plant is Iris aitchisonii?
Iris aitchisonii is a type of perennial
Where is Iris aitchisonii found?
Iris aitchisonii is found in the Mediterranean region
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-321538: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.