Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
karamanensis
ID:
1325722

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kernd. & Pasche

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Stapfia 99: 146 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338176

Common Names

  • Crocus karamanensis
  • Karaman Crocus
  • Karaman Saffron

Searching for Crocus karamanensis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Crocus karamanensis (also called Karaman Crocus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Turkey. It has long, thin stems with small, cup-shaped flowers and small, grass-like leaves. It is commonly found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Crocus karamanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat stomach and intestinal disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crocus karamanensis has white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

Searching for Crocus karamanensis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Crocus karamanensis is a bulbous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining potting mix and kept at a temperature of 10-15°C. Division should be done in early spring or late fall. Keep the divisions at a temperature of 10-15°C and keep the soil moist but not wet.

Where to Find Crocus karamanensis

Crocus karamanensis can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Greece, Italy, and Turkey.

Crocus karamanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crocus karamanensis?

Crocus karamanensis

What is the common name of Crocus karamanensis?

Karamanensis Crocus

What is the natural habitat of Crocus karamanensis?

It is native to the mountains of 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

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.