Status:
valid
Authors:
Yüzb. & Aslan
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 197: 208 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341847
Common Names
- Crocus Thracicus
- Thracian Crocus
- Thracian Saffron
Description
Crocus thracicus (also called Thracian Crocus, among many other common names) is a species of bulbous perennial native to the Balkans. It has long, narrow leaves and produces small, white flowers in the spring. It grows in dry, sunny meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Crocus thracicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for erosion control and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Crocus thracicus has white flowers with yellow and purple markings. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crocus thracicus is a hardy perennial that can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-8. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the corms in spring or fall.
Where to Find Crocus thracicus
Crocus thracicus is native to the Balkans and can be found in the mountainous regions of Bulgaria, Greece, and Serbia.
Crocus thracicus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crocus thracicus?
Crocus thracicus
What type of plant is Crocus thracicus?
Bulb
Where is Crocus thracicus 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
Sırrı Yüzbașıoğlu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yüzb.' in the authors string.
Serdar Aslan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aslan' in the authors string.