Crocus variegatus - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hoppe & Hornsch.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1818
Citation Micro:
Tageb. Reis. Adriat. : 187 (1818)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000789177
Common Names
- Crocus variegatus
- Variegated crocus
- Variegated saffron
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Crocus variegatus (also called the Variegated Crocus, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant in the genus Crocus, in the family Iridaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes. It has a single, bright yellow flower with a deep purple centre, and long, narrow, grass-like leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Crocus variegatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Crocus variegatus has purple, cup-shaped flowers with yellow centres. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves that are usually hairy.
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Crocus variegatus is a bulbous perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and keep the soil slightly moist. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer in the spring. Divide the clumps every few years to keep them healthy.
Where to Find Crocus variegatus
Crocus variegatus is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Crocus variegatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crocus variegatus?
Crocus variegatus
What is the common name of Crocus variegatus?
Variegated Crocus
What is the natural habitat of Crocus variegatus?
Grasslands and open woodlands
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
David Heinrich Hoppe (1760-1846): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hoppe' in the authors string.
Christian Friedrich Hornschuch (1793-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hornsch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:436748-1: Based on the initial data import