Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calabra
ID:
913688

Status:
valid

Authors:
(N.Terracc.) Peruzzi

Source:
iplants

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Inform. Bot. Ital. 41: 140 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000913023

Common Names

  • Iris calabra
  • Iris
  • Calabra

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Description

Iris calabra (also called Calabrian Iris, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial native to Italy. It has long, narrow leaves and grows to a height of around 2 feet. It produces large, purple-blue flowers in the summer. Iris calabra prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

Uses & Benefits

Iris calabra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as for treating skin conditions, respiratory problems, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Iris calabra is a blue or purple, with a yellow throat. The seed is a small, round, black, shiny seed. The seedlings are light green with a blue or purple flower.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Iris calabra is a tropical plant that can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in a well-draining soil mix. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks during the growing season. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division.

Where to Find Iris calabra

Iris calabra is native to the temperate grasslands of the Mediterranean region.

Iris calabra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Iris calabra?

Iris calabra

What is the common name of Iris calabra?

Calabrian Iris

What is the natural habitat of Iris calabra?

Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

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-457983: Based on the initial data import
Lorenzo Peruzzi (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Peruzzi' in the authors string.
Nicola Terracciano (1837-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Terracc.' in the authors string.