Iris alberti

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Iris alberti is characterized by its presence in diverse topographical landscapes, including hills, meadows, mountains, and steppe environments. This species demonstrates a strong affinity for montane and sub-montane ecosystems, maintaining a significant presence across varying terrains. Its distribution is notably tied to higher altitudes, with a mean elevational range of approximately 1800 m AMSL, indicating an adaptation to the specific climatic and soil conditions found in mid-to-high mountain zones.

Elevational range mean:

1800 m AMSL

Habitat :

hills, meadows, mountains, steppe

Life history

The life history of Iris alberti is characterized by its status as a perennial plant, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons. As a member of the cryptophyte life form, it protects its vital growing points beneath the soil surface during unfavorable conditions. Specifically, its biological structure is classified as a geophyte, meaning it survives through the use of specialized underground storage organs, such as rhizomes, which enable it to endure seasonal Dormancy and regenerate annually.

Life form :

geophyte

Life form :

cryptophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Iris alberti is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb, exhibiting a self-supporting habit that does not require climbing structures. As an independent species, it functions as a terrestrial plant rather than an epiphyte or parasite. In terms of stature, the plant maintains a relatively low profile, with a height ranging from a minimum of 0.3 m to a maximum of 0.4 m.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

0.4 m

Plant height min:

0.3 m

Woodiness :

non-woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Iris alberti is characterized by a specific seasonal flowering window that facilitates its pollination cycle. The flowering process is concentrated within a narrow timeframe, with the flowering start occurring in May and the flowering end also concluding in May. This concentrated period of bloom is a critical phase in the plant's life cycle, ensuring that reproductive efforts are synchronized with the availability of specific pollinators during this month.

Flowering time :

May

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Iris alberti has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CAMPESTEROL, DODECANOIC ACID, Fatty acids, STIGMASTEROL, Sterols.

CAMPESTEROL

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

DODECANOIC ACID

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Fatty acids

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

STIGMASTEROL

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Sterols

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Tannin

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)