Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mandshurica
ID:
784264

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maxim.

Source:
iplants

Year:
1880

Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg , sér. 3, 26: 530 (1880)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000783597

Common Names

  • Mandshurica Iris
  • Iris Mandshurica
  • Mandshurica Iris

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Description

Iris mandshurica (also called "Manchurian Iris", among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Iridaceae. It is native to Japan and Korea. It grows in wet meadows, along streams, and in marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Iris mandshurica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems and to reduce inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Iris mandshurica is a large, purple, six-petaled flower with yellow and white markings. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Iris mandshurica is a perennial species of iris that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. Cultivation of this species requires a well-drained soil in a sunny position.

Where to Find Iris mandshurica

Iris mandshurica can be found in the wild in Russia, China, and Korea.

Iris mandshurica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Iris mandshurica?

Iris mandshurica

What is the common name of Iris mandshurica?

Manchurian Iris

What type of soil does Iris mandshurica prefer?

Iris mandshurica prefers moist, well-drained soil

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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