Colchicum antepense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
antepense
ID:
811470
Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Perss.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 127: 169 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000810804
Common Names
- Colchicum antepense
- Antepense Colchicum
- Antepense Meadow Saffron
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Colchicum antepense (also called Antepense, 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 antepense 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
Colchicum antepense has white, star-shaped flowers that appear in late summer and early autumn. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and slender with narrow, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Colchicum antepense 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 antepense
Colchicum antepense is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Colchicum antepense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Colchicum antepense?
Colchicum antepense
What is the natural habitat of Colchicum antepense?
It is native to Turkey, Syria, and Lebanon.
What is the flowering season of Colchicum antepense?
It flowers from late summer to early autumn.
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-349048: Based on the initial data import
Karin Persson (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Perss.' in the authors string.