Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
furseorum
ID:
1328154

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.Hall & Seisums

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 31: 257 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340608

Common Names

  • Iris Furseorum
  • Furse's Iris
  • Furseorum Iris

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Description

Iris furseorum (also called 'Furse's Iris', among many other common names) is a species of iris native to the tropical regions of Asia, where it grows in humid forests and grasslands. It has a short stem and a single, large, purple flower with yellow markings. The leaves are linear and the stems are green.

Uses & Benefits

Iris furseorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Iris furseorum has small, white flowers with yellowish-greenish anthers. The fruits are small, dark-brown capsules. The seedlings are small, with small, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Iris furseorum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix, and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a light, well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Iris furseorum

Iris furseorum is native to Europe and can be found in many nurseries and garden centers.

Iris furseorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Iris furseorum?

Iris furseorum

What is the common name of Iris furseorum?

Furse's Iris

What is the natural habitat of Iris furseorum?

Mountain meadows of Europe

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

A.G. Seisums: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seisums' in the authors string.
Tony Hall: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Hall' in the authors string.