Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Genus:
Species:
erdalii
ID:
1335196

Status:
valid

Authors:
Özhatay

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Istanbul Üniv. Eczac. Fak. Mecm. 46: 126 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347650



Common Names

  • Colchicum Erdalii
  • Erdal's Colchicum
  • Erdal's Meadow Saffron


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Description

Colchicum erdalii (also called Erdal's Colchicum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of Asia. It has a short stem and long leaves, and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Colchicum erdalii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It can also be used to make a natural dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Colchicum erdalii has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Colchicum erdalii is a perennial herb native to Turkey. It is best grown in a well-drained, sandy soil in full sun. It prefers temperatures between 50-75°F and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done through division of the corms.

Where to Find Colchicum erdalii

Colchicum erdalii can be found in Turkey.

Colchicum erdalii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Colchicum erdalii?

Colchicum erdalii

What is the common name of Colchicum erdalii?

Erdal's Colchicum

What is the natural habitat of Colchicum erdalii?

Grassy slopes

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

IPNI record: 60469425-2: Originally associated with wfo-0001354160
Neriman Özhatay (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Özhatay' in the authors string.