Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schrank)
Source:
wcvp
Year:
Citation Micro:
ined.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424209
Description
Iris jacquinii (also called Jacquin's Iris, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in the temperate regions of Europe. It has a single, erect stem with a few leaves and a few flowers. It grows in moist forests and is found in Austria, Bulgaria, France, and Germany.
Uses & Benefits
Iris jacquinii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Iris jacquinii has a small, purple flower with a faint scent. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Iris jacquinii is a hardy perennial that is propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in containers. It can be propagated from seed, but the seedlings are slow to develop and may take several years to reach flowering size.
Where to Find Iris jacquinii
Iris jacquinii can be found in the Balkans and Turkey.
Iris jacquinii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Iris jacquinii?
Iris jacquinii
What is the natural habitat of Iris jacquinii?
Meadows and grasslands in Europe
What is the flower shape of Iris jacquinii?
The flowers are star-shaped
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,