Status:
valid
Authors:
V.Randjel. & Miljković
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 265: 41 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345998
Common Names
- Crocus novicii
- Novicii Crocus
- Novicii Crocus Plant
Description
Crocus novicii (also called Novice's Crocus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Iridaceae family. It is native to Italy, and is found in dry, rocky areas. It has a rosette of small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Crocus novicii is a popular ornamental plant used to add color to gardens. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a flavoring for food and drinks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Crocus novicii is yellow and tubular. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crocus novicii is a bulbous perennial native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is done by division of the corms or by seed. The seeds should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.
Where to Find Crocus novicii
Crocus novicii is native to Greece. It can be found in grasslands and meadows.
Crocus novicii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crocus novicii?
Crocus novicii
What is the common name of Crocus novicii?
None
Where is Crocus novicii native to?
Greece
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
Vladimir Ranđelović: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.Randjel.' in the authors string.
Milica Miljković: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miljković' in the authors string.