Status:
valid
Authors:
Yüzb.
Source:
iplants
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Plantsman 3: 104 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000793279
Common Names
- Crocus nerimaniae
- Crocus of Nerimania
- Nerimania Crocus
Description
Crocus nerimaniae (also called Nerimania Crocus, among many other common names) is a flowering plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, purple flowers and narrow, grass-like leaves. It grows in sunny, rocky areas, such as hillsides and mountain meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Crocus nerimaniae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of firewood and timber for furniture and construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Crocus nerimaniae has white, star-shaped flowers and small, black seeds. Its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crocus nerimaniae is a bulbous plant that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from mature plants and potted in a moist medium. Once established, the plant should be grown in partial shade and watered regularly.
Where to Find Crocus nerimaniae
Crocus nerimaniae can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Crocus nerimaniae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crocus nerimaniae?
Crocus nerimaniae
What is the common name of Crocus nerimaniae?
Nerimaniae Crocus
What is the natural habitat of Crocus nerimaniae?
It is found in the mountains of the Caucasus region, in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, 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
Sırrı Yüzbașıoğlu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yüzb.' in the authors string.