Iris unguicularis subsp. unguicularis
Also known as: Iris stylosa Desf. +7 more
- Iris stylosa Desf.
- Iris unguicularis f. albiflora Maire & Weiller
- Iris unguicularis f. lilacina Spreng. ex André
- Iris unguicularis f. marginata Spreng. ex André
- Iris unguicularis f. pavonia Spreng. ex André
- Iris unguicularis f. speciosa Spreng. ex André
- Joniris stylosa (Desf.) Klatt
- Neubeckia stylosa (Desf.) Alef.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Iridaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a rhizomatous geophyte.
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Iris unguicularis subsp. unguicularis is a rhizomatous plant within the Iridaceae family. It originates in Africa. In its natural range, this subspecies typically occurs in subtropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Iris unguicularis, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Argentina Northeast, Great Britain, Italy, South Australia, Spain
Base Species & Variations