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Iris reticulata var. bakeriana
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Plantae
(unranked):
Angiosperms
(unranked):
Monocots
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Iridaceae
Subfamily:
Iridoideae
Tribe:
Irideae
Genus:
Iris
Subgenus:
Hermodactyloides
Section:
Reticulatae
Species:
Iris bakeriana
Binomial name
Iris bakeriana
Synonyms
  • Iridodictyum bakerianum (Foster) Rodion.
  • Iris bakeriana (Foster)
  • Iris melaina H.R.Wehrh.
[1]

Iris reticulata var. bakeriana is a variety of plant in the genus Iris. It is sometimes named Iris bakerana,[2] especially in the USA.

Taxonomy

The Latin specific epithet reticulata refers to the latin word for net, and Bakeriana is in honor of the English botanist John Gilbert Baker.[3]

It was originally found in Armenia near the city of Mardin(in Turkey).[4]

It was originally described and published by Sir Michael Foster as Iris bakeriana in Curtis's Botanical Magazine, Tab. 7084. on November 1st 1889.[5]

Then in Flora Iranica (1975) it was re-classified to be a variety of Iris reticulata by Wendelbo.[6] 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.[7]

Iris reticulata var. bakeriana is an accepted name by the RHS.[8]

Description

The bulbs are more pointed and slender in shape than other reticulata irises in the genus.[9] 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.[10] It also has pale blue veining.[11] This species of iris has nearly cylindrical leaves unlike other reticulata species.[10] It blooms in early spring, normally February.[2]

Biochemistry

As most irises are diploid, having two sets of chromosomes, this can be used to identify hybrids and classification of groupings.[12]: 18  It has a chromosome count: 2n=20, counted by Johnson & Brandham in 1997.[13][11]

Native

Iris bakeriana is native to the temperate areas of Asia,[7] mainly Iran, Iraq and Turkey.[7][11]

Habitat

It is found on rocky hillsides,[10] with heavy clay soil.[11]

Cultivation

It is suitable for a rock or gravel garden or front of border. It is hardy between USDA Zones 3-9.[11]

Cultivars

  • 'Pauline'
  • 'Purple Gem' [14]

Iris bakeriana crosses (Iris bakeriana X Iris reticulata)

(Iris reticulata X Iris bakeriana)

References

  1. ^ a b "Iris reticulata var. bakeriana (Foster) B.Mathew & Wendelbo". theplantlist.org. Retrieved 31 October 2014.
  2. ^ a b c Wyman, Donald. Wyman's Gardening Encyclopedia, p. 575, at Google Books
  3. ^ Dr Ross Bayton RHS Gardener’s Botanical: An Encyclopedia of Latin Plant Names (2019), p. 55, at Google Books
  4. ^ Lynch, RichardThe Book of the Iris, p. 163, at Google Books
  5. ^ "Scientist Sir Michael Foster (1836 - 1907)". wiki.irises.org (American Iris Society). 2 July 2014. Retrieved 14 July 2014.
  6. ^ Walters, Stuart Max (Editor)European Garden Flora: A Manual for the Identification of Plants Cultivated, p. 354, at Google Books
  7. ^ a b c "Iris reticulata var. bakeriana". Germplasm Resources Information Network. Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture. Retrieved 9 June 2020.
  8. ^ "Iris reticulata var. bakeriana". www.rhs.org.uk. Retrieved 31 October 2014.
  9. ^ "Reticulata Or Dwarf Bulbous Irises". www.herbs2000.com. Retrieved 16 July 2014.
  10. ^ a b c "Reticulata Irises". www.pacificbulbsociety.org. 11 May 2014. Retrieved 14 July 2014.
  11. ^ a b c d e Zera, Sean (6 April 2009). "Iris bakeriana". www.signa.org. The Species Iris Group of North America. Retrieved 9 June 2020.
  12. ^ Austin, Claire (2005). Irises; A Garden Encyclopedia. Timber Press. ISBN 0881927309.
  13. ^ Pries, Bob (4 December 2016). "SpecBakeriana < Spec < Iris Wiki". wiki.irises.org. The American Iris Society. Retrieved 9 June 2020.
  14. ^ a b Stebbings, Geoff (1997). The Gardener's Guide to Growing Irises. Newton Abbot: David and Charles. p. 73. ISBN 0715305395.
  15. ^ Mathew, Brian (1 May 2007). "Irises: An expert reveals the secrets of growing the jewel-like reticulatas". www.hortmag.com. Retrieved 16 July 2014.
  16. ^ "(Spx) 'Melaina'". wiki.irises.org (American Iris Society). Retrieved 16 July 2014.

Other sources

  • Mathew, B. 1981. The Iris. 173
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