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It is written as 大锐果鸢尾 in [[Chinese characters|chinese script]] and known as ''da rui guo yuan wei'' in [[Pidgin]].<ref name=efloras>{{cite web |title=FOC Vol. 24 Page 311 |url=http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=3&taxon_id=240001313 |publisher=efloras.org (Flora of China) |accessdate=17 July 2015}}</ref> It is translated as ''large sharp fruit kite Tail''.<ref name=orris/>
It is written as 大锐果鸢尾 in [[Chinese characters|chinese script]] and known as ''da rui guo yuan wei'' in [[Pidgin]].<ref name=efloras>{{cite web |title=FOC Vol. 24 Page 311 |url=http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=3&taxon_id=240001313 |publisher=efloras.org (Flora of China) |accessdate=17 July 2015}}</ref> It is translated as ''large sharp fruit kite Tail''.<ref name=orris/>


The Latin [[Botanical name#Binary name|specific epithet]] ''cuniculiformis'' refers to being shaped like a small rabbit. From two latin terms, 'cuniculus' - little rabbit and 'formis' - form or shape. <ref>{{cite web |title=Botanary |url=davesgarden.com/guides/botanary/go/14069/ |publisher=davesgarden.com |accessdate=21 July 2014}}</ref> The standards of the flowers are similar in form to rabbits ears. Hence the name.<ref name=british/>
The Latin [[Botanical name#Binary name|specific epithet]] ''cuniculiformis'' refers to being shaped like a small rabbit. From two latin terms, 'cuniculus' - little rabbit and 'formis' - form or shape. <ref>{{cite web |title=Botanary |url=davesgarden.com/guides/botanary/go/14069/ |publisher=davesgarden.com |accessdate=21 July 2014}}</ref> The standards of the flowers are similar in form to rabbits ears. Hence the name.<ref name=british/>


A [[herbarium]] specimen exists in the [[Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh]] collection. It was found on 12 June 1993, collected by Mr Kunming, (of Edinburgh, with the Gothenburg Expedition) on a ridge of a forest in [[Diqing Prefecture]] of [[Zhongdian County]], China. At an altitude of 3600m above sea level.<ref name=jstor>{{cite web |title=Holotype of Iris cuniculiformis Noltie & K.Y.Guan [family IRIDACEAE] |url=http://plants.jstor.org/stable/10.5555/al.ap.specimen.e00003182 |publisher=plants.jstor.org |accessdate=18 July 2015}}</ref>
A [[herbarium]] specimen exists in the [[Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh]] collection. It was found on 12 June 1993, collected by Mr Kunming, (of Edinburgh, with the Gothenburg Expedition) on a ridge of a forest in [[Diqing Prefecture]] of [[Zhongdian County]], China. At an altitude of 3600m above sea level.<ref name=jstor>{{cite web |title=Holotype of Iris cuniculiformis Noltie & K.Y.Guan [family IRIDACEAE] |url=http://plants.jstor.org/stable/10.5555/al.ap.specimen.e00003182 |publisher=plants.jstor.org |accessdate=18 July 2015}}</ref>

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Iris cuniculiformis
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Plantae
(unranked):
Angiosperms
(unranked):
Monocots
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Iridaceae
Subfamily:
Iridoideae
Tribe:
Irideae
Genus:
Iris
Subgenus:
Iris
Section:
Pseudoregelia
Species:
Iris cuniculiformis
Binomial name
Iris cuniculiformis
Synonyms

Iris goniocarpa var. grossa Y.T.Zhao [1]

Iris cuniculiformis is a species in the genus Iris, it is also in the subgenus of Iris and in the Pseudoregelia section. It is a rhizomatous perennial, from China, it has


Biochemistry

In 2006, 13 species of Iris in China, including Iris japonica, Iris watti and Iris cuniculiformis were studied for a cytological analysis of the chromosome counts. [2][3]

In 2011, a study was carried out on various irises found in China. Including Iris tigridia,Iris bloudowii and Iris cuniculiformis.[4]

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=22, the same as Iris dolichosiphon (another Pseudoregelia iris).[2][4] It has also been noted as 2n = 26.[6]

Taxonomy

It is pronounced as (Iris) EYE-ris (cuniculiformis) kun-e-ku-lee-for-miss.[7][8]

It is written as 大锐果鸢尾 in chinese script and known as da rui guo yuan wei in Pidgin.[9] It is translated as large sharp fruit kite Tail.[4]

The Latin specific epithet cuniculiformis refers to being shaped like a small rabbit. From two latin terms, 'cuniculus' - little rabbit and 'formis' - form or shape. [10] The standards of the flowers are similar in form to rabbits ears. Hence the name.[11]

A herbarium specimen exists in the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh collection. It was found on 12 June 1993, collected by Mr Kunming, (of Edinburgh, with the Gothenburg Expedition) on a ridge of a forest in Diqing Prefecture of Zhongdian County, China. At an altitude of 3600m above sea level.[12]

It was first published and described by John Henry Noltie and Kai Yun Guan in 'New Plantsman' Vol.2 Issue3 page131 in 1995.[13][14][15]

It was thought at one time to be a hybrid or synonym of Iris bulleyana,[16] or a synonym of Iris goniocarpa (another 'Pseudoregelia iris').[6]

It was verified by United States Department of Agriculture and the Agricultural Research Service on 4 April 2003, then updated on 2 December 2004.[15]

Iris cuniculiformis is an accepted name by the RHS.[17]

It is listed in Encyclopedia of Life.[18]

Distribution and habitat

Iris cuniculiformis is native to temperate areas of Asia.[15]

Range

It is found in China,[12] in the provinces of Sichuan and Yunnan.[15][14][18]

  1. ^ "Iris cuniculiformis Noltie & K.Y.Guan is an accepted name". theplantlist.org (The Plant List). 23 March 2013. Retrieved 17 July 2015. {{cite web}}: no-break space character in |title= at position 5 (help)
  2. ^ a b Shen, Yun-Guang; Wang, Zhong-Lang; Guan, Kai-Yun (2007). "Karyotypes of thirteen species of Iris L. from China". Acta Phytotaxonomica Sinica. 45 (5): 601–618. doi:10.1360/aps06064. Retrieved 20 March 2015.
  3. ^ Shen, Yun-Guang; Wang, Zhong-Lang; Guan, Kai-Yun (2007). "Karyotypes of thirteen species of Iris L. from China". Acta Phytotaxonomica Sinica. 45 (5): 601–618. Retrieved 18 July 2015.
  4. ^ a b c Xiaoying, Bi; Chih, Zhao Wei; Yang, Zheng; Dongsheng, Li (2011). "Orris root crude Chromosome technology and karyotyping" (PDF). Chinese Agricultural Science Bulletin. 27 (13): 157–160. Retrieved 18 July 2015.
  5. ^ Austin, Claire (2005). Irises; A Garden Encyclopedia. Timber Press. ISBN 0881927309.
  6. ^ a b Cite error: The named reference irisbotanique was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  7. ^ Cite error: The named reference daves was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  8. ^ "Iris cuniculiformis". Retrieved 21 July 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |pubisher= ignored (|publisher= suggested) (help)
  9. ^ "FOC Vol. 24 Page 311". efloras.org (Flora of China). Retrieved 17 July 2015.
  10. ^ [davesgarden.com/guides/botanary/go/14069/ "Botanary"]. davesgarden.com. Retrieved 21 July 2014. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
  11. ^ Cite error: The named reference british was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  12. ^ a b "Holotype of Iris cuniculiformis Noltie & K.Y.Guan [family IRIDACEAE]". plants.jstor.org. Retrieved 18 July 2015.
  13. ^ Cite error: The named reference american was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  14. ^ a b "Iris". ipni.org (International Plant Names Index). p. 143. Retrieved 17 July 2015.
  15. ^ a b c d "Taxon: Iris cuniculiformis Noltie & K. Y. Guan". ars-grin.gov (Germplasm Resources Information Network). Retrieved 17 July 2015.
  16. ^ Cite error: The named reference hessen was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  17. ^ "Iris cuniculiformis". www.rhs.org.uk. Retrieved 17 July 2015.
  18. ^ a b "Iris cuniculiformis". eol.org. Retrieved 18 July 2015.
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