Iris reticulata var. bakeriana

Iris reticulata var. bakeriana
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Iridaceae
Subfamily: Iridoideae
Tribe: Irideae
Genus: Iris
Subgenus: Hermodactyloides
Section: Reticulatae
Species: Iris bakeriana
Binomial name
Iris bakeriana
B Mathew and Wendelbo
Synonyms
  • Iridodictyum bakerianum (Foster) Rodion.
  • Iris bakeriana (Foster)
  • Iris melaina H.R.Wehrh.

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Iris reticulata var. bakeriana is a species in the genus Iris It is sometimes named 'Iris bakerana'.[2]

It was originally verified by Sir Michael Foster as Iris bakeriana in Curtis's Botanical Magazine, Tab. 7084. Nov. 1st 1889.[3]

In Flora Iranica (1975) it was thought to be a variety of Iris reticulata by Wendelbo.[4] This now is accepted by most botanists. Iris bakeriana (Foster) as now become a synonym.[1]

Iris reticulata var. bakeriana is now an accepted name by the RHS.[5]

Habit

It has bluish lilac standards and styles. Falls are white with deep blue tips, lines, and blotches. This species of iris has nearly cylindrical leaves unlike other reticulata species. [6] It flowers in early spring, normally February.[2] It grows to about 10 cm tall, with a 5–6 cm tall flower. The bulbs are more pointed and slender in shape than other reticulata irises in the genus.[7]

Native

Iris bakeriana is native to the temperate areas of Asia, mainly Iran, Iraq and Turkey.[8] It was originally found in Armenia near the city of Mardin(in Turkey).[9] It is found on rocky hillsides.[6] It is suitable for a rock or gravel garden or front of border.

Cultivars

Iris bakeriana crosses (Iris bakeriana X Iris reticulata)

(Iris reticulata X Iris bakeriana)

References

  1. 1 2 "Iris reticulata var. bakeriana (Foster) B.Mathew & Wendelbo". theplantlist.org. Retrieved 31 October 2014.
  2. 1 2 3 Wyman, Donald. Wyman's Gardening Encyclopedia, p. 575, at Google Books
  3. "Scientist Sir Michael Foster (1836 - 1907)". wiki.irises.org (American Iris Society). 2 July 2014. Retrieved 14 July 2014.
  4. Walters, Stuart Max (Editor)European Garden Flora: A Manual for the Identification of Plants Cultivated, p. 354, at Google Books
  5. "Iris reticulata var. bakeriana". www.rhs.org.uk. Retrieved 31 October 2014.
  6. 1 2 "Reticulata Irises". www.pacificbulbsociety.org. 11 May 2014. Retrieved 14 July 2014.
  7. "Reticulata Or Dwarf Bulbous Irises". www.herbs2000.com. Retrieved 16 July 2014.
  8. "Species Records of Iris subg. Hermodactyloides". Germplasm Resources Information Network (United States Department of Agriculture). Retrieved 11 July 2014.
  9. Lynch, RichardThe Book of the Iris, p. 163, at Google Books
  10. 1 2 Stebbings, Geoff (1997). The Gardener's Guide to Growing Irises. Newton Abbot: David and Charles. p. 73. ISBN 0715305395.
  11. Mathew, Brian (1 May 2007). "Irises: An expert reveals the secrets of growing the jewel-like reticulatas". www.hortmag.com. Retrieved 16 July 2014.
  12. "(Spx) 'Melaina'". wiki.irises.org (American Iris Society). Retrieved 16 July 2014.

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