''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.

[1]

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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