Iris domestica

Iris domestica, commonly known as leopard lily,[2] blackberry lily, and leopard flower, is an ornamental plant in the family Iridaceae. In 2005, based on molecular DNA sequence evidence, Belamcanda chinensis, the sole species in the genus Belamcanda, was transferred to the genus Iris and renamed Iris domestica.[3] Other synonyms are Epidendrum domesticum L., Vanilla domestica (L.) Druce, Belamcanda punctata Moench, Gemmingia chinensis (L.) Kuntze, Ixia chinensis L., Morea chinensis, and Pardanthus chinensis Ker Gawl.)

Leopard flower
Iris domestica growing in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Plantae
(unranked):
Angiosperms
(unranked):
Monocots
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Iridaceae
Genus:
Iris
Species:
I. domestica
Binomial name
Iris domestica
Synonyms
  • Belamcanda chinensis (L.) DC.
  • Belamcanda chinensis var. curtata Makino
  • Belamcanda chinensis f. flava Makino
  • Belamcanda chinensis var. taiwanensis S.S.Ying
  • Belamcanda chinensis f. vulgaris Makino
  • Belamcanda flabellata Grey
  • Belamcanda pampaninii H.Lév.
  • Belamcanda punctata Moench [Illegitimate]
  • Bermudiana guttata Stokes
  • Epidendrum domesticum L.
  • Ferraria crocea Salisb.
  • Gemmingia chinensis (L.) Kuntze
  • Gemmingia chinensis f. aureoflora Makino
  • Gemmingia chinensis f. rubriflora Makino
  • Ixia chinensis L.
  • Ixia ensifolia Noronha
  • Moraea chinensis (L.) Thunb.
  • Moraea chinensis (L.) Collander in Thunb.
  • Moraea guttata Stokes
  • Pardanthus chinensis (L.) Ker Gawl.
  • Pardanthus nepalensis Sweet
  • Pardanthus sinensis Van Houtte
  • Vanilla domestica (L.) Druce [1]

Growth
Iris domestica
Iris domestica seed pod

The plant grows 60–90 cm tall in full sun and is often found blanketing hillsides; the flowers can range from red to orange to yellow, or mixed, and bloom in summer to early autumn (fall). The leaves grow in a fan, like those of a gladiolus. The flowers are typically orange spotted with red, although yellow-flowered varieties are in cultivation. The seed pods open in the fall, showing clusters of black seeds whose fancied resemblance to a blackberry gives the plant its common name, "blackberry lily". The plant is hardy to USDA plant hardiness zone 5 and is propagated by seeds or division.

Medicinal uses

The leopard lily is a flowering perennial of Chinese origin, and is locally used in Chinese villages for its medicinal values. Currently, studies are underway to investigate its apparent potential against prostate cancer.[4] The dried rhizome has long been used in East Asia to treat throat troubles, asthma, swollen liver and spleen, gonorrhea, malaria, and arrow poisoning. The herb is a principal ingredient in a lung support formula to reduce inflammation (heat) and fight viral infection.[5]

It will do best in warm environment, usual room temperatures will be fine. It will enjoy moderate to plenty of light but direct sunlight will damage its leaves.

See also

References
  1. "Iris domestica (L.) Goldblatt & Mabb. is an accepted name". theplantlist.org (The Plant List). 23 March 2012. Retrieved 17 December 2014.
  2. English Names for Korean Native Plants (PDF). Pocheon: Korea National Arboretum. 2015. p. 371. ISBN 978-89-97450-98-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 May 2017. Retrieved 26 January 2017 – via Korea Forest Service.
  3. Goldblatt P, Mabberley DJ (2005) Belamcanda Included in Iris, and the New Combination I. domestica (Iridaceae: Irideae). Novon: A Journal for Botanical Nomenclature: Vol. 15, No. 1 pp. 128–132
  4. http://www.n-tv.de/wissen/koerpergeist/Hilfe-durch-Liliengewaechs-article369742.html
  5. Kate Wright (2009). "Natural Anti-Viral Support for Coughs and Congestion". Nutrition Review. 4 (4).

Bibliography
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