Iris rossii
Long-tail iris
Iris rossii, commonly known as the Rossi Iris, is a resilient perennial native to the high-altitude regions of Central Asia. Renowned for its striking, delicate blooms and elegant foliage, this medicinal plant has been traditionally utilized in folk remedies for its unique bioactive properties and restorative botanical qualities.
- Scientific name: Iris rossii
- Family: Iridaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asparagales. Within the family Iridaceae, it 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 rossii, is known by several distinct common names across different languages and regions. In Chinese, it is referred to as 长尾鸢尾 (zh), while in Korean, it is called 각시붓꽃 (ko). Its name in Persian is زنبق راسی (fa), and in Malayalam, it is written as ഐറിസ് റോസി (ml). Additionally, in Japanese, the species is known as エヒメアヤメ (ja).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 长尾鸢尾 | Wikidata |
| ko | 각시붓꽃 | Wikidata |
| fa | زنبق راسی | Wikidata |
| ml | ഐറിസ് റോസി | Wikidata |
| ja | エヒメアヤメ | Wikidata |
| en | long-tail iris | Wikidata |
| zh | 柔鸢尾 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the temperate regions of East Asia. In the northern reaches of the continent, it can be found growing throughout the Manchuria region of China. Its range extends eastward to include various locations across the Japanese archipelago. Furthermore, the species is also widely documented throughout the Korean Peninsula. Together, these areas define the primary natural habitats where this medicinal species thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Chemicals
Iris rossii has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 6'-O-acetyl mangiferin, mangiferin.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 6'-O-acetyl mangiferin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mangiferin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Iris rossii has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include obesity.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| obesity | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |