Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Genus:
Species:
decipiens
ID:
808921

Status:
valid

Authors:
(N.E.Br.) J.C.Manning & Vinn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Taxon 56: 880 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000808255



Common Names

  • Colchicum Decipiens
  • Deceptive Colchicum
  • Deceptive Meadow Saffron


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Description

Colchicum decipiens (also called Deceptive 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 decipiens 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Colchicum decipiens is white with a yellow center. The seeds are small and round, with a black and white striped pattern. The seedlings are small and thin, with a white and yellow striped pattern.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Colchicum decipiens is a hardy, evergreen perennial that is easy to propagate by division or by cuttings. When propagating by division, divide the clumps in early spring or summer. When propagating by cuttings, take stem cuttings in spring or summer and root them in moist soil. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Colchicum decipiens

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

Colchicum decipiens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Colchicum decipiens?

Colchicum decipiens

What is the common name of Colchicum decipiens?

Deceptive Meadow Saffron

What type of plant is Colchicum decipiens?

Colchicum decipiens 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

Nicholas Edward Brown (1849-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.E.Br.' 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.