Iris aphylla subsp. hungarica
Iris aphylla subsp. hungarica | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Order: | Asparagales |
Family: | Iridaceae |
Genus: | Iris |
Species: | |
Subspecies: | I. a. subsp. hungarica
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Trinomial name | |
Iris aphylla subsp. hungarica (
Kit. ) Helgi |
Iris aphylla subsp. hungarica (also known as steppe iris) is a plant subspecies in the genus
Description
Iris aphylla subsp. hungarica is very similar in form to Iris aphylla but it is slightly shorter than
It has short, tuberous rhizome,[2] that is 18–22 mm in diameter.[3]
It has basal leaves (rising from the rhizome), that are curved,[4] acuminate (pointed) and 1–3 cm wide.[3][4] They are slightly smaller than Iris aphylla,[5] and shorter than the flowering stem.[2] They have 5–6 ribs,[3] and curve outwards.[4]
It has a slender stem, that can grow up to between 10–30 cm (4–12 in) tall,[2][3][4]
The stem has green, (scarious) membranous, spathes (leaves of the flower bud), which have a reddish edge.[4]
The stems hold 1–5 terminal (top of stem) flowers,[1][2][4] blooming between March to May[2][4] or between May and June.[3] It can often the second bloom time between August and September.[3]
The flower bud leans slightly before flowering in Iris aphylla subsp. hungarica as compared to Iris aphylla, in which the stem is straight.[6]
The large flowers,[1] come in shades of purple,[1] or dark purple,[3] or violet-blue.[2]
Like other irises, it has 2 pairs of petals, 3 large
After the iris has flowered, it produces a capsule,[4] that is triangular, capsule,[2][3] which is 4–5 mm long and 3 mm wide.[3] The capsule contains elongated ovoid seeds.[3]
Genetics
In 2010, a
In 2014, a study was carried out on the foliage and rhizomes of the iris, it found several constituents and terpenoids (organic compounds), including phenylacetaldehyde, eugenol, and lauric acid.[8]
As most irises are
Taxonomy
It has the common names of Hungarian leafless iris,[2] or Hungarian Iris,[4][10] or Iris steppe.[1]
The Latin subspecies specific epithet hungarica refers to Hungary,[11] where the iris was originally found.
It was first published and described as Iris hungarica by
It has not been verified by United States Department of Agriculture and the Agricultural Research Service, as of 2 September 2015.
It has not been recognized as a subspecies by Plant list, as of 4 September 2015.
It is listed in the Encyclopedia of Life.[17]
Iris aphylla subsp. hungarica is an accepted name by the RHS.[18]
Distribution and habitat
Iris aphylla subsp. hungarica is
Range
It is found in the Carpathian Mountains,[19][20] on the Pontic–Caspian steppe,[1] and Pannonian Basin.[2][21] Also along the foothills of the river Bodrog (in eastern Slovakia and north-eastern Hungary).[22]
Within the countries of Hungary,
It is not found in the Czech Republic.[2]
It is listed in a checklist of
Habitat
It grows on the steppe grasslands and meadows,[1][4][22] (including sandy and semi-dry steppes,[28][29]), in rocky meadows,[4] (on andesite, limestone and basalt rocks,[2]),[1] and (in Moldova) at the edge of the forest clearings.[1][4]
They can be found at an altitude of up to 1,500 m (4,900 ft)above sea level.[1]
Conservation
It was listed on the European Red List of Vascular Plants as Data Deficient (DD) in 2011.[30][31]
It is listed as 'Vulnerable' on Red List of vascular plants of the Carpathian part of Slovakia in 2014.[32]
It is listed in the Berne Convention (1982), Habitats Directive 92/43/EEC,[2][31][33][34] and the Romanian Government Emergency Ordinance no 236/2000, Annex 3b.[3]
In Romania, it is classed as 'Vulnerable',[3] and is including on a list of protected plants.[2] Since 2002 and 2007, there were 5 confirmed locations in Romania.[33] It is also found within the Bicaz Gorges Haghimas National Park.[25]
In Slovakia, it is classed as 'critically endangered' CR,
In the Cherkasy region of Ukraine, it is listed in the Red Book as rare and endangered species with
In Hungary, it is protected by law.[2]
It is threatened due to habitat loss. From infrastructure development, forestry practices (including rejuvenation of forests with
Cultivation
It prefers to grow in well-drained soils, (it can tolerate rocky soil) in a sunny situation.[5]
It can tolerate dry situations, if planted in humus rich soils.[28]
Propagation
It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed growing. In the wild the seed are spread by the wind.[3]
Toxicity
Like many other irises, most parts of the plant are poisonous (rhizome and leaves), and if mistakenly ingested can cause stomach pains and vomiting. Also, handling the plant may cause skin irritation or an allergic reaction.[37]
Culture
On 7 February 1967, a stamp was issued in Hungary that shows Iris hungarica.[38]
References
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Sources
- Gregory Jones QC (Editor), The Habitats Directive: A Developer's Obstacle Course?
External links
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- Data related to Iris aphylla subsp. hungarica at Wikispecies