Crocus caspius - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Fisch. & C.A.Mey.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 11: 252 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000788599
Common Names
- Crocus Caspian
- Caspian Crocus
- Crocus Caspius
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Crocus caspius (also called Caspian Crocus, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant of the genus Crocus. It has a single, cup-shaped, white flower with yellow stamens. It is native to the Mediterranean region and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is often found in meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Crocus caspius has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It has also been used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Crocus caspius has white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and round with a single, pointed leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Crocus caspius is a species of flowering plant in the iris family. It is native to Turkey and Iran. It prefers full sun and well-drained, sandy soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the corms.
Where to Find Crocus caspius
Crocus caspius can be found in the Mediterranean region, mainly in the mountains of Turkey and Greece.
Crocus caspius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crocus caspius?
Crocus caspius
What is the common name of Crocus caspius?
Caspian Crocus
What is the natural habitat of Crocus caspius?
It is found in rocky limestone hills in the Mediterranean region
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-327213: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
Carl Anton von Meyer (1795-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Mey.' in the authors string.