Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Genus:
Species:
androcymbioides
ID:
811469

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Valdés) K.Perss.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 127: 169 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000810803



Common Names

  • Colchicum androcymbioides
  • Androcymbioides Colchicum
  • Androcymbioides Meadow Saffron


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Description

Colchicum androcymbioides (also called Androcymbioides, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Colchicaceae. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands and open woodlands. It is a small herb with white flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Colchicum androcymbioides is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used in landscaping and as a groundcover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Colchicum androcymbioides is white, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Colchicum androcymbioides is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).

Where to Find Colchicum androcymbioides

Colchicum androcymbioides is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Colchicum androcymbioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Colchicum androcymbioides?

Colchicum androcymbioides

What are the common names of Colchicum androcymbioides?

Autumn Crocus, Meadow Saffron

What is the growth habit of Colchicum androcymbioides?

It is a perennial herb with large, white flowers and long, narrow leaves

Species in the Colchicum genus

Colchicum alpinum, Colchicum antilibanoticum, Colchicum arenarium, Colchicum arenasii, Colchicum asteranthum, Colchicum atticum, Colchicum autumnale, Colchicum balansae, Colchicum baytopiorum, Colchicum bivonae, Colchicum boissieri, Colchicum bulbocodium, Colchicum burttii, Colchicum chalcedonicum, Colchicum chimonanthum, Colchicum cilicicum, Colchicum confusum, Colchicum corsicum, Colchicum cretense, Colchicum crocifolium, Colchicum cupanii, Colchicum davisii, Colchicum decaisnei, Colchicum doerfleri, Colchicum dolichantherum, Colchicum eichleri, Colchicum euboeum, Colchicum fasciculare, Colchicum feinbruniae, Colchicum filifolium, Colchicum freynii, Colchicum gonarei, Colchicum graecum, Colchicum haynaldii, Colchicum heldreichii, Colchicum hierosolymitanum, Colchicum hirsutum, Colchicum hungaricum, Colchicum imperatoris-friderici, Colchicum inundatum, Colchicum kesselringii, Colchicum kotschyi, Colchicum kurdicum, Colchicum laetum, Colchicum leptanthum, Colchicum lingulatum, Colchicum longifolium, Colchicum lusitanum, Colchicum luteum, Colchicum macedonicum,

Species in the Colchicaceae family

Baeometra uniflora, Baeometra uniflora, Burchardia bairdiae, Burchardia congesta, Burchardia monantha, Burchardia multiflora, Burchardia rosea, Burchardia umbellata, Camptorrhiza indica, Camptorrhiza strumosa, Colchicum alpinum, Colchicum antilibanoticum, Colchicum arenarium, Colchicum arenasii, Colchicum asteranthum, Colchicum atticum, Colchicum autumnale, Colchicum balansae, Colchicum baytopiorum, Colchicum bivonae, Colchicum boissieri, Colchicum bulbocodium, Colchicum burttii, Colchicum chalcedonicum, Colchicum chimonanthum, Colchicum cilicicum, Colchicum confusum, Colchicum corsicum, Colchicum cretense, Colchicum crocifolium, Colchicum cupanii, Colchicum davisii, Colchicum decaisnei, Colchicum doerfleri, Colchicum dolichantherum, Colchicum eichleri, Colchicum euboeum, Colchicum fasciculare, Colchicum feinbruniae, Colchicum filifolium, Colchicum freynii, Colchicum gonarei, Colchicum graecum, Colchicum haynaldii, Colchicum heldreichii, Colchicum hierosolymitanum, Colchicum hirsutum, Colchicum hungaricum, Colchicum imperatoris-friderici, Colchicum inundatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-349047: Based on the initial data import
Benito Valdés (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Valdés' in the authors string.
Karin Persson (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Perss.' in the authors string.