Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
minimus
ID:
789411

Status:
valid

Authors:
Redouté

Source:
iplants

Year:
1804

Citation Micro:
Liliac. 2: t. 81 (1804)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000788744

Common Names

  • Minimus Crocus
  • Autumn Crocus
  • Meadow Crocus

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

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Crocus minimus (also called C. minimus, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial plant of the genus Crocus in the family Iridaceae. It has a single, pale yellow flower with a dark purple centre, and is native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and is often found in rocky areas, grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Crocus minimus is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a cut flower for bouquets and floral arrangements. The plant is also used for its medicinal properties, such as for treating skin conditions, digestive issues, and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crocus minimus is a yellow, star-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with a few leaves.

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

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Crocus minimus is a species of flowering plant in the iris family. It is native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division or corms.

Where to Find Crocus minimus

Crocus minimus is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe, including France, Italy, and Spain.

Crocus minimus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crocus minimus?

Crocus minimus

What is the family of Crocus minimus?

Iridaceae

What is the native range of Crocus minimus?

Greece, Bulgaria, and 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