Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bostrensis
ID:
783822

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mouterde

Source:
iplants

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 101: 420 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000783155

Common Names

  • Iris bostrensis
  • Bostren's Iris
  • Bostren Iris

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Description

Iris bostrensis (also called 'Bostren Iris', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Iridaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands. It has a rhizomatous root system and grows up to 30 cm tall. Its leaves are linear and its flowers are yellow with a purple-blue blotch.

Uses & Benefits

Iris bostrensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as an herbal remedy for a variety of ailments, such as headaches, fever, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Iris bostrensis is a large, purple, six-petaled flower with yellow markings. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, purple, six-petaled seedlings with yellow markings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Iris bostrensis is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division of the rhizomes in the spring or fall. The rhizomes can also be divided in the summer, but this is more stressful on the plant.

Where to Find Iris bostrensis

Iris bostrensis can be found in the Caucasus Mountains of Russia and Georgia.

Iris bostrensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Iris bostrensis?

Iris bostrensis

What is the common name of Iris bostrensis?

Bostren's Iris

What is the family of Iris bostrensis?

Iridaceae

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-321642: Based on the initial data import
Paul Mouterde (1892-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mouterde' in the authors string.