Iris persica
Persian iris
Iris persica, commonly known as the Persian Iris, is a striking perennial celebrated for its vibrant, bell-shaped blooms. Native to Western Asia, this resilient plant thrives in sunny, well-drained soils. Beyond its ornamental beauty, it holds traditional significance in botanical studies and regional herbal practices throughout its native habitats.
- Scientific name: Iris persica
- Family: Iridaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asparagales, it is a member of 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 persica, is referred to by various common names across different languages and regions. In Persian, it is called زنبق ایرانی (fa), while in Arabic, it is identified as سوسن فارسي (ar). In Punjabi, the name used is فارسی ست رنگی (pnb), and in the dialect of Diq, it is known as Kolbıza (diq). Additionally, in Czech, the plant is commonly called kosatec perský (cs).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fa | زنبق ایرانی | Wikidata |
| ar | سوسن فارسي | Wikidata |
| pnb | فارسی ست رنگی | Wikidata |
| diq | Kolbıza | Wikidata |
| cs | kosatec perský | Wikidata |
| en | Persian Iris | Wikidata |
| fa | نوروز گلی | Wikidata |
| fa | گل نوروزی | Wikidata |
| zh | 波斯鸢尾 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range concentrated within the regions of Western Asia and the Caucasus. In the Caucasus region, its presence is noted specifically throughout the Transcaucasus. Moving into Western Asia, the species can be found inhabiting the landscapes of Iraq. It also maintains a distribution across the Levant, specifically within the territories of Lebanon and Syria. Finally, the plant is widely documented as growing within the borders of Türkiye.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iraq | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Chemicals
Iris persica has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include embinin.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| embinin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Iris persica has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation, pain.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |