Iris ensata
Japanese iris
Iris ensata, commonly known as the Japanese water iris, is a stunning perennial valued for its elegant, large blooms. Beyond its ornamental beauty in aquatic gardens, this plant holds historical significance in traditional medicine, where its rhizomes have been utilized for their diverse therapeutic properties and unique botanical characteristics.
- Scientific name: Iris ensata
- Family: Iridaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asparagales, it is classified under the family Iridaceae and is specifically identified by 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, Iris ensata, is known by various common names depending on the region and language. In Japan, it is referred to as ノハナショウブ (in a broad sense) (ja), while in Korea, it is commonly called 꽃창포 (ko). In Chinese-speaking regions, it is identified as 玉蝉花 (zh-hans), 玉蟬花 (zh-hant), or 玉蟬花 (zh-hk).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ja | ノハナショウブ（広義） | Wikidata |
| ko | 꽃창포 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 玉蝉花 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 玉蟬花 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 玉蟬花 | Wikidata |
| de | Japanische Sumpf-Schwertlilie | Wikidata |
| vi | Xương bồ | Wikidata |
| ru | Ирис мечевидный | Wikidata |
| nl | Japanse iris | Wikidata |
| zh | 玉蝉花 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning across several distinct regions. In Northern Europe, its presence can be observed within the borders of Great Britain. Moving eastward into Siberia, the species is specifically found in the Yakutiya region. The Russian Far East also serves as a significant habitat, with populations located in Amur. Finally, its range extends further into the Russian Far East through the Khabarovsk and Primorye territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Siberia | Yakutiya | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kazakhstan | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Activities
Iris ensata has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |