Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fauseri
ID:
1319763

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kernd. & Pasche

Source:
ipni

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Stapfia 95: 99 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332217

Common Names

  • Crocus Fauseri
  • Crocus
  • Saffron

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Description

Crocus fauseri (also called Crocus fauseri, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Iridaceae family. It is native to Turkey. This species is found in rocky places and grasslands at elevations of 1,200–2,400 m.

Uses & Benefits

Crocus fauseri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crocus fauseri is a yellow-greenish color and is about 1 cm long. The seed is a small, black, oblong shape and the seedlings are small, thin, and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crocus fauseri is an easy-to-grow perennial bulb native to Turkey. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is done by division of the bulbs in spring or early summer. Seeds can also be used for propagation.

Where to Find Crocus fauseri

Crocus fauseri is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in rocky hillsides, woodlands, and open grasslands.

Crocus fauseri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crocus fauseri?

Crocus fauseri

What is the natural habitat of Crocus fauseri?

Crocus fauseri is found in the mountains of Turkey.

What is the flowering season of Crocus fauseri?

Crocus fauseri flowers in the winter season.

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

Erich Pasche (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pasche' in the authors string.
Helmut Kerndorff (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kernd.' in the authors string.