Iris kuschkensis is a species in the genus Iris, it is also in the subgenus Iris and in the section Regelia. It is a rhizomatous perennial, from Afghanistan. It has blue brown, or purple to purple bronze flowers, with a pale purple beard.[2] It is rarely cultivated as an ornamental plant in temperate regions.
| Iris kuschkensis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification 
| |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Iridaceae |
| Genus: | Iris |
| Subgenus: | Iris subg. Iris |
| Section: | Iris sect. Regelia |
| Species: | I. kuschkensis
|
| Binomial name | |
| Iris kuschkensis | |
| Synonyms[1] | |
|
No synonyms known | |
Description edit
It is similar in form to Iris darwasica,[3] another Regelia section iris.
It can grow up to between 30–50 cm (12–20 in) tall.[2][3]
It is early flowering.[4]
It has 2 or 3, blue brown,[4] or purple to purple bronze flowers.[2][3] It also has a pale purple beard.[2]
Biochemistry edit
As most irises are diploid, having two sets of chromosomes, this can be used to identify hybrids and classification of groupings.[5] It has not been revealed what is the count of the iris.
Taxonomy edit
The Latin specific epithet kuschkensis refers to Kazak, Turkestan.[6] It is also a Russian version of the village of Serhetabat in Turkmenistan. It is also used by Tulipa kuschkensis as well, collected from the same area.[7]
It was first published and described by Grey-Wilson and B.Mathew in the Kew Bulletin Vol.29 page 67 on 27 June 1974.[8][9]
It is sometimes classified as synonym of Iris lineata.[10]
It was verified by United States Department of Agriculture and the Agricultural Research Service on 4 April 2003 and then updated on 3 December 2004.[9]
Distribution and habitat edit
Iris kuschkensis is native to temperate areas of central Asia.[8][9]
Range edit
It is found in Afghanistan,[2][8][9] in Herat Province.[11]
References edit
- ^ "Iris kuschkensis Grey-Wilson & B.Mathew is an accepted name". theplantlist.org (The Plant List). 23 March 2013. Retrieved 23 May 2015.
- ^ a b c d e "Iris summary" (PDF). pacificbulbsociety.org. 14 April 2014. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
- ^ a b c "(Spec) Iris kuschkensis Grey-Wilson & Mathew". wiki.irises.org (American Iris Society). 29 November 2013. Retrieved 23 May 2015.
- ^ a b Cassidy, George E.; Linnegar, Sidney (1987). Growing Irises (Revised ed.). Bromley: Christopher Helm. p. 124. ISBN 0-88192-089-4.
- ^ Austin, Claire (2005). Irises; A Garden Encyclopedia. Timber Press. ISBN 0881927309.
- ^ D. Gledhill The Names of Plants, p. 226, at Google Books
- ^ Ruksans, Janis. "Buried Treasures". scribd.com. Retrieved 4 July 2015.
- ^ a b c "Iridaceae Iris kuschkensis Grey-Wilson & B.Mathew". ipni.org (International Plant Names Index). Retrieved 23 May 2015.
- ^ a b c d "Iris kuschkensis". Germplasm Resources Information Network. Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture. Retrieved 26 May 2015.
- ^ Khassanov, F. O.; Rakhimova, N. (2012). "Taxonomic revision of the genus Iris L. (Iridaceae Juss.) for the flora of Central Asia" (PDF). Stapfia. 97: 177. Retrieved 4 July 2015.
- ^ Podlech, D. (2012). "Checklist of the Flowering Plants of Afghanistan" (PDF). sysbot.biologie.uni-muenchen.de. Retrieved 18 May 2015.
Sources edit
- Mathew, B. 1981. The Iris. 63–64.
- Rechinger, K. H., ed. 1963–. Flora iranica.
External links edit
Data related to Iris kuschkensis at Wikispecies