Status:
valid
Authors:
Vved.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS 4: 576 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000801681
Common Names
- Slender-Rhizomed Iris
- Slender-Rhizomed Flag
- Slender-Rhizomed Blue Flag
Description
Iris leptorrhiza (also called Slender-Rooted Iris, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has slender stems and narrow, linear leaves. It prefers wet, marshy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Iris leptorrhiza is an ornamental plant that is often used in landscaping and water gardens. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomachaches. The plant is also used as a diuretic and to treat skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Iris leptorrhiza has large, purple-blue flowers that are arranged in a terminal cluster. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are slender and have a single, upright stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Iris leptorrhiza is a perennial plant that can be propagated through division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full to partial sun. It can be propagated from seed, but this is not recommended as it is slow to germinate.
Where to Find Iris leptorrhiza
Iris leptorrhiza is native to the Caucasus region of Eurasia.
Iris leptorrhiza FAQ
What is the scientific name of Iris leptorrhiza?
Iris leptorrhiza
What is the common name of Iris leptorrhiza?
Slender-rooted Iris
What is the habitat of Iris leptorrhiza?
It is found in wet meadows, marshes, ditches, and other wet habitats
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,