Status:
valid
Authors:
Rukšāns
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Int. Rock Gard. 64: 34 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342378
Common Names
- Crocus rhodensis
- Rhodensis Crocus
- Crocus Rhodensis
Description
Crocus rhodensis (also called Rhodian Crocus, among many other common names) is a small perennial plant, native to Greece and Turkey. It has bright yellow flowers and grows in grassy meadows and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Crocus rhodensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. Its flowers are edible and can be used to make tea and other beverages.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Crocus rhodensis is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crocus rhodensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10. It is important to keep the soil evenly moist and to fertilize regularly to ensure good growth.
Where to Find Crocus rhodensis
Crocus rhodensis can be found in Greece.
Crocus rhodensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crocus rhodensis?
Crocus rhodensis
What type of plant is Crocus rhodensis?
Perennial herbaceous bulbous plant
Where is Crocus rhodensis native to?
Greece 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,