Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ancyrensis
ID:
789183

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maw

Source:
iplants

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , n.s., 16: 528 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000788516

Common Names

  • Ancyra Crocus
  • Ancyra Saffron
  • Ancyra Autumn Crocus

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Description

Crocus ancyrensis (also called 'Ankara Crocus' or 'Ancyrensis', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Turkey. It is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas in forests, grasslands, and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Crocus ancyrensis is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crocus ancyrensis is a deep purple color. The seed is a small, black, shiny, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crocus ancyrensis is a hardy perennial that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It is best propagated by division in spring or early summer. The corms should be planted about 4 inches deep and spaced about 8 inches apart. They should be kept moist until established. Crocus ancyrensis can also be grown from seed, but it may take several years for the plants to flower.

Where to Find Crocus ancyrensis

Crocus ancyrensis is native to Turkey.

Crocus ancyrensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crocus ancyrensis?

Crocus ancyrensis

What type of plant is Crocus ancyrensis?

A perennial flowering plant

Where is Crocus ancyrensis native to?

Turkey

Species in the Crocus genus

Crocus abantensis, Crocus adamii, Crocus adanensis, Crocus aerius, Crocus alatavicus, Crocus aleppicus, Crocus alexandri, Crocus almehensis, Crocus ancyrensis, Crocus angustifolius, Crocus antalyensis, Crocus artvinensis, Crocus asturicus, Crocus asumaniae, Crocus athous, Crocus atticus, Crocus autranii, Crocus autumnalis, Crocus balansae, Crocus banaticus, Crocus baytopiorum, Crocus biflorus, Crocus boissieri, Crocus boryi, Crocus boulosii, Crocus caeruleus, Crocus cambessedesii, Crocus cancellatus, Crocus candidus, Crocus carpetanus, Crocus cartwrightianus, Crocus caspius, Crocus chrysanthus, Crocus clusii, Crocus corsicus, Crocus crewei, Crocus cvijici, Crocus cyprius, Crocus dalmaticus, Crocus damascenus, Crocus danfordiae, Crocus dispathaceus, Crocus duplex, Crocus etruscus, Crocus flavus, Crocus fleischeri, Crocus fritschii, Crocus gargaricus, Crocus geghartii, Crocus gilanicus,

Species in the Iridaceae family

Alophia drummondii, Alophia intermedia, Alophia medusa, Alophia silvestris, Alophia veracruzana, Aristea abyssinica, Aristea africana, Aristea alata, Aristea anceps, Aristea angolensis, Aristea angustifolia, Aristea bakeri, Aristea bequaertii, Aristea biflora, Aristea cantharophila, Aristea capitata, Aristea cladocarpa, Aristea compressa, Aristea cuspidata, Aristea dichotoma, Aristea djalonis, Aristea ecklonii, Aristea fimbriata, Aristea flexicaulis, Aristea galpinii, Aristea glauca, Aristea goetzei, Aristea grandis, Aristea humbertii, Aristea inaequalis, Aristea juncifolia, Aristea kitchingii, Aristea latifolia, Aristea lugens, Aristea madagascariensis, Aristea montana, Aristea monticola, Aristea nyikensis, Aristea oligocephala, Aristea palustris, Aristea parviflora, Aristea pauciflora, Aristea platycaulis, Aristea polycephala, Aristea pusilla, Aristea racemosa, Aristea ranomafana, Aristea recisa, Aristea rigidifolia, Aristea rupicola,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-327129: Based on the initial data import
George Maw (1832-1912): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maw' in the authors string.