Iris reticulata var. bakeriana
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Iridaceae
Genus: Iris
Section: Iris sect. Reticulatae
Species:
I. reticulata
Variety:
I. r. var. bakeriana
Trinomial name
Iris reticulata var. bakeriana
(Foster) B.Mathew & Wendelbo
Synonyms[1]
  • Iridodictyum bakerianum (Foster) Rodion.
  • Iris bakeriana (Foster)
  • Iris melaina H.R.Wehrh.

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.

Description

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]

Biochemistry

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]

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.[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]

Distribution and habitat

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]

Cultivation

It is suitable for a rock or gravel garden or front of border. It is hardy between USDA Zones 3–9.[5]

Cultivars

Cultivars regarded as involving I. reticulata var. bakeriana include:

References

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