Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Genus:
Species:
chlorobasis
ID:
806231

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Perss.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 62: 182 (2005 publ. 2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000805565



Common Names

  • Colchicum chlorobasis
  • Chlorobasis
  • Colchicum


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Description

Colchicum chlorobasis (also called 'Chlorobasis Colchicum', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Colchicaceae family. It is native to Central America and Mexico. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Colchicum chlorobasis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Colchicum chlorobasis is white, with a yellowish-green lip. The seed is a small, black, shiny, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Colchicum chlorobasis is an evergreen perennial that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained, moist soil, but can tolerate a wide range of soil types. Propagation is best done by division, but can also be done by cuttings or seed.

Where to Find Colchicum chlorobasis

Colchicum chlorobasis can be found in the tropical rainforests of India.

Colchicum chlorobasis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Colchicum chlorobasis?

Colchicum chlorobasis

What is the growth rate of Colchicum chlorobasis?

Colchicum chlorobasis grows at a moderate rate.

What is the best soil type for Colchicum chlorobasis?

Colchicum chlorobasis prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil.

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-343856: Based on the initial data import
Karin Persson (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Perss.' in the authors string.