Iris kerneriana

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Iris kerneriana
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Iridaceae
Genus: Iris
Subgenus: Iris subg. Limniris
Section: Iris sect. Limniris
Series: Iris ser. Spuriae
Species:
I. kerneriana
Binomial name
Iris kerneriana
Asch. and Sint. ex Baker
Synonyms [1]
  • Chamaeiris haussknechtii(Bornm. ex Baker) M.B.Crespo
  • Iris graminifoliaFreyn [Illegitimate]
  • Iris haussknechtiiBornm. ex Baker
  • Xyridion kernerianum(Asch. & Sint. ex Baker) Rodion. (Invalid)

Iris kerneriana is a species in the genus Iris , it is also in the subgenus Limniris and in the series Spuriae . It is a small rhizomatous perennial plant, with fragrant, yellow flowers from Turkey. It is cultivated as an ornamental plant in temperate regions and known as Kerner Iris or Kerner's Iris.

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Description

It is often confused with Iris halophila , which has bigger leaves. [2] It is also similar in form to Iris sintenisii , except for the colour of the flowers, for the shape of the falls and for the fact that the spathe valves are not sharply keeled. [3]

It has long, thin rhizomes. [4] That can form creeping clumps of plants. [5]

It has narrow, [6] grass-like, [7] bright green – pale green leaves. [5] [8] They can grow up to 30 cm (12 in) long, [4] and 2–3 mm wide, (rarely 1 cm). [2] They are more compact than Iris graminea . [8]

The flower stems are normally taller than the very narrow leaves. [8] [9] They can grow up to between, 20–45 cm (8–18 in) tall. [10] [11] [12] Very rarely, they reach 55 cm (22 in). [2] [13]

In larger, more established plants, the strong erect, flower stems can branch and bear between 2–4 blooms on each plant. [4] [7] [14] It has bracts that have wide transparent margins, which become scarious after antithesis (after flowering). [2]

The scented flowers, [4] [10] [13] begin to appear between spring and early summer, [4] [5] [6] between May and July. [2] [5] [12] The flowers show a range of yellow shades; from sulphur yellow, [4] [8] [14] to lemon yellow, [3] [7] [14] to straw-yellow, [4] [10] to pale yellow, [5] [7] [13] and deep cream. [8] [9] [13] The flowers are 5–12 cm (2–5 in) in diameter. [2] [7] It has 2 pairs of petals, 3 large sepals (outer petals), known as the 'falls' and 3 inner, smaller petals (or tepals, known as the 'standards'. [5] The narrow pointed, lance-shaped, [3] falls are reflexed, [6] arching over, so the tips of the falls almost touch the stem. [5] [9] They have a deeper yellow signal patch, [8] [13] then fade to cream at the edges. [9] The cream standards are upright and erect, [8] [9] sometimes twisted. [5]

The style arms are similar in form to the falls. [9] It has a perianth tube that can extends to 2 cm longer than the spathes, (leaves of the flower bud), but the spathe can almost extend to the base of the segments. [2]

Genetics

As most irises are diploid, having two sets of chromosomes. This can be used to identify hybrids and classification of groupings. [5] It has a chromosome count: 2n=18. [13] [15] It has also been counted by 'La Cour', (but unpublished) and by Lenz in 1963, both as 2n=18. [10]

Biochemistry

In 2011, a study to find the various volatile chemical compounds within 3 species of native iris from Turkey. Iris pseudacorus , Iris kerneriana and Iris sofarana , were used and collected from Beyşehir and Trabzon. They used gas chromatography and gas chromatography/mass spectrometry methods. It was found that the flowers of Iris kerneriana contain (in percentages); α-kessyl acetate (14.7%), longipinene (10.8%), decanoic acid (10.6%), heptacosane (10.2%), hexadecanoic acid (9.5%) and 6-methyl-5-hepten-2-one (7.1%). The Iris kerneriana rhizomes contain; tetradecanoic acid (31.5%), heptacosane (10.0%), α-kessyl acetate (9.5%), nonacosane (8.8%) and 6-methyl-5-hepten-2-one (7.7%). Iris kerneriana stems contain; nonacosane (18.3%), heptacosane (16.7%), pentacosane (10.3%) and tricosane (6.0%). [16]

In 2013, a study into various chemical compounds of Iris species, it was found that the rhizomes of Iris soforana and stems of Iris kerneriana contain b-irone and the stems of Iris kerneriana contain trans-bionone-5,6-epoxide. [17]

Taxonomy

The Latin specific epithet kerneriana refers to 'Anton Kerner von Marilaun' (1755-1830), an Austrian botanist, [3] and Professor of Botany in Vienna. [18]

It has the common name of Kerner Iris, [19] or Kerner's Iris. [6] [11]

It was originally published by Paul Friedrich August Ascherson and Paul Ernst Emil Sintenis in 'Gardeners' Chronicle' Series 2, Vol.21 page795 in 1884. [20] It was not validly published as they did not attach a description of the plant. In 1892, Baker published an article on it in the 'Handbook of the Iridaceae' Vol.16. on Aug–Nov 1892, but thought that it was a synonym of Iris orientalis . [21]

It was later published as Iris kerneriana in 'Gardening Illustrated' Vol.58 page68 on 1 February 1936. [10] It was verified by United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service on 4 April 2003. [20] Iris kerneriana is an accepted name by the RHS. [19]

Distribution and habitat

It is native to a small temperate region of western Asia. [20]

Range

It is found in Northern Turkey, [6] [9] [19] from Bolu east to Erzurum and south to Kaz Dag and Ankara. [2] Including; around the city of Amasya, and the villages of Direkli, Yassucal and Abacu.[ citation needed ] It is also thought to occur in Armenia. [4] [5]

Habitat

Iris kerneriana grows in open pine forests, in dry grassy turf/meadows and on dry scrub land. [2] [6] [14] It grows at altitudes of between 300-2300m above sea level. [2]

Cultivation

Iris kerneriana is hardy to between USDA Zone 3a (−39.9 °C (−40 °F)) to Zone 8b (−9.4 °C (15 °F)). [22] It is also hardy in Europe and the UK. [12]

It prefers to grow in neutral to slightly acidic, (6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) – 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)), [22] gritty, [6] well-drained soils, that are rich (in nutrients) and having proper drainage. [2] [5] [6] It does not like soils containing lime. [4] It prefers positions in full sun. [2] [8] [12] There should be plenty of free-flowing water in spring, during the growing period. [6] [14] But they will not tolerate overwatering. [22] Also, they should have a little water during the fall/autumn, during the dormant period. [8]

These isis are known to be 'difficult' to establish within a garden. [5] [14] It resents being disturbed after being planted, [7] clumps should be left for several years, (ideally 10–15 years). [4] They are thought to be ideal to use growing in front of borders and in rock gardens. [8] They can also be grown on a peat bank amongst rhododendrons. [9] It can be found growing on the rock gardens at Kew Gardens. [5]

Propagation

Iris kerneriana can also be propagated by division or by seed growing. [22] Since, it resents being disturbed, seed growing is the best option. Seeds can be collected from the dried seed capsules on the iris (after it has flowered). [22] They can then be sown at any time, but winter or early spring gives better results, since they prefer a cold spell in damp conditions. Seeds should be covered with a very, fine layer of sand or grit. The seeds take a very long time to germinate, sometimes not appearing for many months. If they do not appear within 6 to 12 weeks, the seed tray should be then placed within a fridge for a short period (four weeks). [6]

Toxicity

Like many other irises, most parts of the plant are poisonous (especially the rhizome and leaves), if ingested can cause stomach pains and vomiting. Handling the plant may cause a skin irritation or an allergic reaction. [22]

Uses

In Turkish folk medicine, the rhizomes of Iris species called Turkey ‘navruz’ or ‘su¨sen’ have been applied as diuretics, carminatives and laxatives. [17]

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