Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kirkwoodiae
ID:
784175

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chaudhary

Source:
iplants

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 125: 499 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000783508

Common Names

  • Iris kirkwoodiae
  • Kirkwood's Iris
  • Kirkwoodiae Iris

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Description

Iris kirkwoodiae (also called Kirkwood's iris, among many other common names) is a species of iris native to the Himalayas. It is a perennial plant with yellow-orange flowers and long, narrow leaves. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Iris kirkwoodiae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used for medicinal purposes.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Iris kirkwoodiae sub. kirkwoodiae
Iris kirkwoodiae sub. calcarea Chaudhary, G.Kirkw. & C.Weymouth

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Iris kirkwoodiae has a large, showy flower with three petals and three sepals. The seed is a round, black seed with a white coating. The seedlings are small and thin with a single, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Iris kirkwoodiae is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division of the rhizomes in the spring or fall. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of pH levels.

Where to Find Iris kirkwoodiae

Iris kirkwoodiae is native to the western United States.

Iris kirkwoodiae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Iris kirkwoodiae?

Iris kirkwoodiae

What is the common name of Iris kirkwoodiae?

Iris

Where does Iris kirkwoodiae grow?

Iris kirkwoodiae is found in the Himalayas and western China.

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-322009: Based on the initial data import
Shaukat Ali Chaudhary (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chaudhary' in the authors string.