Iris alberti
Iris alberti, commonly known as the Albert's Iris, is a charming perennial native to the Mediterranean region. Characterized by its delicate, slender leaves and elegant violet blooms, this plant thrives in rocky, sunny habitats. While primarily valued for its ornamental beauty, it holds a unique place in botanical studies.
- Scientific name: Iris alberti
- Family: Iridaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Following its subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered under Asparagales and placed in the family Iridaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Iris.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asparagales | WCVP |
| Family | Iridaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Iris | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Iris alberti, is referred to by various common names depending on the region. In German, it is known as Iris albertii, while in Spanish, the common name is also Iris albertii. Similarly, in Italian, it is called Iris albertii, and in French, it is referred to as Iris albertii. Finally, in Bulgarian, the name used is Iris albertii.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Iris albertii | Wikidata |
| es | Iris albertii | Wikidata |
| it | Iris albertii | Wikidata |
| fr | Iris albertii | Wikidata |
| bg | Iris albertii | Wikidata |
| kk | Альберт құртқашашы | Wikidata |
| fa | زنبق آلبرت | Wikidata |
| ca | Iris albertii | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across specific regions within the Central Asian landscape. It can be found growing naturally in the territories of Kazakhstan. Additionally, its presence is noted within the borders of Kirgizstan. The geographical range also extends into the country of Uzbekistan. Therefore, its habitat is concentrated within these three distinct Central Asian nations.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central Asia | Kazakhstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kirgizstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Uzbekistan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Iris alberti has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Tannin, campesterol, dodecanoic acid, fatty acids, sterols.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Tannin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| campesterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dodecanoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fatty acids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sterols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stigmasterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |