Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
neglectus
ID:
1329295

Status:
valid

Authors:
Peruzzi & Carta

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 301: 322 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341749

Common Names

  • Crocus neglectus
  • Neglectus Crocus
  • Neglectus

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Description

Crocus neglectus (also called neglected crocus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Iridaceae. It is a small bulbous plant with a single stem and a few leaves, reaching a height of up to 0.5 m. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and it is found in dry habitats, such as rocky slopes and garrigues.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crocus neglectus is a purple-blue color with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crocus neglectus is a bulbous perennial native to the Mediterranean. It can be propagated from seed or corms. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Corms should be planted in late spring or early summer in a moist, well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Crocus neglectus

Crocus neglectus is native to Turkey and can be found in the provinces of Istanbul, Ankara, and Izmir.

Crocus neglectus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crocus neglectus?

Crocus neglectus

What is the common name of Crocus neglectus?

Neglected Crocus

What is the natural habitat of Crocus neglectus?

It is native to Mexico and Central America

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

Lorenzo Peruzzi (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Peruzzi' in the authors string.
Angelino Carta (b.1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carta' in the authors string.