Iris juncea
Also known as: Diaphane stylosa Salisb. +4 more
- Diaphane stylosa Salisb.
- Iris mauritanica Ker Gawl.
- Iris mauritanica KerGawl.
- Xiphion junceum (Poir.) Parl.
- Xiphion junceum Klatt
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Iridaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.
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Indigenous to Africa and Europe, Iris juncea is a tuberous plant belonging to the Iridaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Algeria, Libya, Morocco, Sicilia, 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)
Italy