long-tail iris

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• long-tail iris

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Iris rossii var. alba
• Iris rossii f. latifolia
• Iris rossii f. purpurascens
• Zhaoanthus rossii
• Iris rossii f. alba
• Iris rossii var. latifolia
• Iris iyoana

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Iris rossii is characterized by its status as a perennial plant, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons. Its survival strategy is defined by its classification as both a geophyte and a cryptophyte, meaning that its vital regenerative organs are protected underground, typically within rhizomes or bulbs, during unfavorable environmental conditions. This specialized life form enables the species to endure seasonal dormancy and emerge annually to complete its reproductive cycle.

Life form :

geophyte

Life form :

cryptophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Iris rossii is characterized by its classification as a non-woody herb, exhibiting a growth form consistent with herbaceous plants. This species functions as an independent organism, meaning it is not a parasite, and it maintains a terrestrial lifestyle rather than being an epiphyte. Although it possesses a self-supporting climbing habit, it does not rely on external structures for primary support in a manner that deviates from its fundamental herbaceous structure.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Iris rossii has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 6'-O-acetyl mangiferin, Mangiferin.

6'-O-acetyl mangiferin

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Mangiferin

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Conditions

Iris rossii has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include obesity.

Obesity

1. Chemico-biological interactions