Status:
valid
Authors:
(F.Candan & Özhatay) Rukšāns
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Int. Rock Gard. 125: 5. 2020
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424267
Common Names
- Crocus Sipyleus
- Sipyleus Crocus
- Crocus of Sipyleus
Description
Crocus sipyleus (also called Sipylean Crocus, among many other common names) is a bulbous plant native to Turkey. It has long, thin leaves and produces white and purple flowers. It can be found in grassy meadows and is often found in gardens.
Uses & Benefits
Crocus sipyleus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Crocus sipyleus is a small, purple, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and thin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crocus sipyleus is a perennial bulbous plant that is native to Turkey. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done through division of the bulbs or by seed.
Where to Find Crocus sipyleus
Crocus sipyleus is found in Turkey.
Crocus sipyleus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crocus sipyleus?
Crocus sipyleus
What is the common name of Crocus sipyleus?
Crocus
What is the natural habitat of Crocus sipyleus?
Grasslands and meadows
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
Feyza Candan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Candan' in the authors string.