Iris reticulata var. bakeriana | |
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Scientific classification
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Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Order: | Asparagales |
Family: | Iridaceae |
Genus: | Iris |
Section: | Iris sect. Reticulatae |
Species: | |
Variety: | I. r. var. bakeriana
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Trinomial name | |
Iris reticulata var. bakeriana | |
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Iris reticulata var. bakeriana is a variety of Iris reticulata, a plant in the genus Iris. It is sometimes treated as Iris bakeriana, [2] especially in the USA.
The bulbs are more pointed and slender in shape than other reticulata irises in the genus. [3] It grows to about 10 cm tall, with a 5–6 cm tall flower. It has bluish lilac standards and styles. Falls are white with deep blue tips, lines, and blotches. [4] It also has pale blue veining. [5] This variety of iris has nearly cylindrical leaves unlike other reticulata species. [4] It blooms in early spring, normally February. [2]
As most irises are diploid, having two sets of chromosomes, this can be used to identify hybrids and classification of groupings. [6]: 18 It has a chromosome count: 2n=20, counted by Johnson & Brandham in 1997. [7] [5]
The Latin specific epithet reticulata refers to the Latin word for net, and bakeriana is in honor of the English botanist John Gilbert Baker. [8]
It was originally found in Armenia near the city of Mardin(in Turkey). [9]
It was originally described and published by Sir Michael Foster as Iris bakeriana in Curtis's Botanical Magazine, Tab. 7084. on November 1, 1889. [10]
Then in Flora Iranica (1975) it was re-classified to be a variety of Iris reticulata by Wendelbo. [11] This now is accepted by most botanists. Iris bakeriana (Foster) then become a synonym for the plant. [1] Although the United States Department of Agriculture and the Agricultural Research Service still class Iris bakeriana as a true species. [12]
Iris reticulata var. bakeriana is an accepted name by the RHS. [13]
Iris reticulata var. bakeriana is native to the temperate areas of Asia, [12] mainly Iran, Iraq and Turkey. [12] [5] It is found on rocky hillsides, [4] with heavy clay soil. [5]
It is suitable for a rock or gravel garden or front of border. It is hardy between USDA Zones 3–9. [5]
Cultivars regarded as involving I. reticulata var. bakeriana include: