Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sanandajensis
ID:
1318432

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kernd. & Pasche

Source:
ipni

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Stapfia 107: 7 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330886

Common Names

  • Crocus Sanandajensis
  • Sanandaj Crocus
  • Persian Crocus

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Description

Crocus sanandajensis (also called Sanandaj Crocus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the Middle East. It is a small, perennial plant with long, thin leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady forests and is often found growing in the understory.

Uses & Benefits

Crocus sanandajensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crocus sanandajensis has small, yellow flowers with three petals and three sepals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a single root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crocus sanandajensis is a perennial bulb that is native to Iran. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Crocus sanandajensis

Crocus sanandajensis can be found in the western Zagros Mountains of Iran.

Crocus sanandajensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crocus sanandajensis?

Crocus sanandajensis

What is the growth habit of Crocus sanandajensis?

It is an evergreen shrub with a spreading habit.

What is the flowering season of Crocus sanandajensis?

It flowers in late spring to early summer.

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

Erich Pasche (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pasche' in the authors string.
Helmut Kerndorff (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kernd.' in the authors string.