Iris schachtii
Iris schachtii, commonly known as the Schacht's Iris, is a resilient perennial native to the rocky terrains of the Middle East. Valued for its striking floral displays and potential ethnobotanical properties, this species offers unique insights into medicinal plant biodiversity, serving as a subject of interest for pharmacological studies.
- Scientific name: Iris schachtii
- Family: Iridaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Asparagales and the family Iridaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement in 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 schachtii, is known by various regional names depending on the language and locale. In English, it is commonly referred to as Schacht's iris, while in German, it is known as Schacht-Schwertlilie. In its native or local contexts, it may also be called Iris schachtii.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant possesses a very specific and limited geographical range within the natural world. Its documented presence is confined primarily to the region of Western Asia. Specifically, Iris schachtii can be found growing natively in Türkiye. Because of this narrow distribution, it is considered an endemic species to that particular area. Understanding this localized habitat is essential for the ongoing conservation of the species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Chemicals
Iris schachtii has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include apigenin, kaempferol, luteolin.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |