Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
heracleana
ID:
1328968

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.Mart.Rodr. & M.B.Crespo) T.Hall

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Fl. Prat. Maroc 3: 427 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341422

Common Names

  • Heraclean Iris
  • Heracleana Iris
  • Iris heracleana

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Description

Iris heracleana (also called Heraclean Iris, among many other common names) is a species of perennial herb native to Europe. It has a single, erect stem with narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in open areas, such as roadsides, fields, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Iris heracleana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Iris heracleana is purple and has six petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Iris heracleana is a perennial plant native to Europe. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by division of the rhizomes or by stem cuttings. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is not as common.

Where to Find Iris heracleana

Iris heracleana is native to Russia and can be found in the provinces of Krasnodar and Stavropol.

Iris heracleana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Iris heracleana?

Iris heracleana

What is the common name of Iris heracleana?

Heraclean Iris

What is the natural habitat of Iris heracleana?

Grassy slopes and meadows

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

Manuel-Benito Crespo (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.B.Crespo' in the authors string.
Tony Hall: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Hall' in the authors string.
Jorge Martínez Rodríguez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Mart.Rodr.' in the authors string.