Status:
valid
Authors:
Ten.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1826
Citation Micro:
Mem. Crochi : 10 (1826)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000788686
Common Names
- Imperati Crocus
- Autumn Crocus
- Meadow Crocus
Description
Crocus imperati (also called 'Imperati's Crocus', 'Imperati's Saffron', 'Imperati's Saffron Crocus' among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the iris family. It is native to the Mediterranean region, where it grows in grassy meadows, rocky slopes, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Crocus imperati is a popular garden plant, often used for its attractive orange flowers. It is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators, and as a natural dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Crocus imperati is a light purple with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crocus imperati is a species of flowering plant in the iris family. It is native to Turkey and Greece. It prefers full sun and well-drained, sandy soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the corms.
Where to Find Crocus imperati
Crocus imperati is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Italy and Croatia.
Crocus imperati FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crocus imperati?
Crocus imperati
What is the common name of Crocus imperati?
Imperati's Crocus
What is the natural habitat of Crocus imperati?
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,