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Iris tectorum

Cockscomb Like Water Iris, Roof Iris
Other regional names: Shenan +1 more
  • Shenan
  • Wall Iris
Also known as: Evansia tectorum (Maxim.) Klatt +8 more
  • Evansia tectorum (Maxim.) Klatt
  • Iris rosthornii Diels
  • Iris tectorum f. alba (Dykes) Makino
  • Iris tectorum f. tectorum
  • Iris tectorum subsp. alba
  • Iris tectorum var. alba Dykes
  • Iris tectorum var. aurescens Nakai
  • Iris tomiolopha Hance
  • Tectiris tectorum (Maxim.) M.B.Crespo, Mart.-Azorín & Mavrodiev
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Iridaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a rhizomatous geophyte.

Iris tectorum (commonly known as Cockscomb-like water iris or Roof Iris) is a rhizomatous plant belonging to the Iridaceae family. Indigenous to Temperate Asia, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. The genus Iris is notably large, comprising more than 300 species.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Bulb

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
China
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, Hainan, Qinghai, Tibet

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
East Himalaya, Italy, Japan, Korea, West Himalaya

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