Iris spuria
Iris spuria, commonly known as the Spurious Iris, is a resilient perennial herb celebrated for its striking, colorful blooms. Native to various temperate regions, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical value. Its rhizomes are traditionally utilized in folk medicine for their diverse therapeutic properties, ranging from skin treatments to digestive support.
- Scientific name: Iris spuria
- 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. It is further classified within the order Asparagales and the family Iridaceae. Ultimately, it is 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, known scientifically as Iris spuria, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In German, it is called Bastaard-Schwertlilie, while in Vietnamese, it is known as Diên vĩ hoa tím. It is identified as زنبق نمکزar in Persian and as korcs nőszirom in Hungarian. Additionally, in Upper Sorbian, the species is referred to as Přeměnita škleńčica.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Bastard-Schwertlilie | Wikidata |
| vi | Diên vĩ hoa tím | Wikidata |
| fa | زنبق نمکزار | Wikidata |
| hu | korcs nőszirom | Wikidata |
| hsb | Přeměnita škleńčica | Wikidata |
| sv | Dansk iris | Wikidata |
| cy | Gellesgen las | Wikidata |
| fi | etelänkurjenmiekka | Wikidata |
| sr | Перуника бастардна | Wikidata |
| cs | kosatec žlutofialový | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several European regions. In Northern Europe, it can be found growing in Denmark, Great Britain, and Sweden. Its presence also extends into Middle Europe, where it inhabits parts of Austria. Additionally, the species is documented within the territories of Czechia and Slovakia. Together, these locations highlight the varied habitats where the plant thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Caucasus | North Caucasus | WCVP |
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Iris spuria, is characterized by its unique underground structure, primarily consisting of a thick, fleshy rhizome. This horizontal stem grows just below or at the soil surface, serving as the primary storage organ for nutrients and water, which allows the plant to persist through dormant seasons. In medicinal applications, it is often this specific part that is harvested, dried, and processed to extract the bioactive compounds necessary for its therapeutic properties.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| rhizome | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Iris spuria has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Tectoridin, iristectorigenin A, isoflavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Tectoridin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| iristectorigenin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoflavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |