Status:
valid
Authors:
Erol & Yıldırım
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 239: 227 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344454
Common Names
- Crocus
- Musagecitii
- Musagecitii Crocus
Description
Crocus musagecitii (also called Musagecit crocus, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant native to Turkey. It has a single, white flower with yellow stamens and a deep purple center. It prefers well-drained, sunny locations and is often found in rocky meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Crocus musagecitii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Crocus musagecitii is a small, yellow, six-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a pair of small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crocus musagecitii is a bulbous plant native to Turkey. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.
Where to Find Crocus musagecitii
Crocus musagecitii is found in the Mediterranean region, particularly in Turkey.
Crocus musagecitii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crocus musagecitii?
Crocus musagecitii
What is the common name of Crocus musagecitii?
Musagecit Crocus
What is the natural habitat of Crocus musagecitii?
Meadows, marshes, and damp grasslands in Europe and Asia
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
Hasan Yıldırım: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yıldırım' in the authors string.
Osman Erol: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Erol' in the authors string.