Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Genus:
Species:
circinatum
ID:
808912

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) J.C.Manning & Vinn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Taxon 56: 879 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000808246



Common Names

  • Colchicum Circinatum
  • Circinate Colchicum
  • Circinate Meadow Saffron


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Description

Colchicum circinatum (also called Round-headed Meadow Saffron, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial with a spreading habit. It is native to the Balkans, from Albania to Bulgaria and south to Greece. It prefers moist, well-drained, acidic soils in full sun to part shade.

Uses & Benefits

Colchicum circinatum is used in traditional medicine for the treatment of various ailments, including fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Colchicum circinatum sub. vestitum (U.Müll.-Doblies & D.Müll.-Doblies) J.C.Manning & Vinn.
Colchicum circinatum sub. circinatum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Colchicum circinatum has small, white flowers that are clustered in groups of three. The seeds are small, oval-shaped and black in color. The seedlings have a single, upright stem with two to four leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Colchicum circinatum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Colchicum circinatum

Colchicum circinatum is native to South Africa and can be found in dry grasslands and scrublands at elevations of up to 1,000 meters.

Colchicum circinatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Colchicum circinatum?

Colchicum circinatum

What is the common name of Colchicum circinatum?

Circinate Meadow Saffron

What type of plant is Colchicum circinatum?

Colchicum circinatum is a bulbous perennial

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

John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
John C. Manning (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.C.Manning' in the authors string.
Annika Vinnersten (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vinn.' in the authors string.