Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
histrioides
ID:
791627

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fost. ex Hayek

Source:
iplants

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
J. Hort. Cottage Gard. , ser. 3, 24: 121 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000790960

Common Names

  • Iris histrioides
  • Histrioides Iris
  • Histrioides' Iris

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Description

Iris histrioides (also called Histrio Iris, among many other common names) is a perennial with sword-shaped leaves and tall stems of white, yellow or purple flowers. It is native to Africa and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Iris histrioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, such as fever, headaches, and digestive issues. It is also used as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Iris histrioides has a single flower per stem, with three petals in shades of purple, blue, or white. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings have narrow, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Iris histrioides can be propagated from seeds or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate light frost. Prune it regularly to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Iris histrioides

Iris histrioides can be found in the Caucasus Mountains of Russia.

Iris histrioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Iris histrioides?

Iris histrioides

What type of plant is Iris histrioides?

Perennial

Where does Iris histrioides grow?

Central and Southern 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,

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