Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Genus:
Species:
gracile
ID:
912670

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Perss.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 127: 489 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000912005



Common Names

  • Colchicum gracile
  • Graceful Colchicum
  • Graceful Colch


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Description

Colchicum gracile (also called Graceful Meadow Saffron, among many other common names) is a species of bulbous perennial that is native to Europe and Asia. It grows in grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Colchicum gracile is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Colchicum gracile is a white, urn-shaped bloom with a yellow center. The seed is small and black, while the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Colchicum gracile is a species of flowering plant native to Europe. It can be propagated from seed or corms. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Colchicum gracile

Colchicum gracile is native to the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Colchicum gracile FAQ

What is the scientific name of Colchicum gracile?

Colchicum gracile

What is the natural habitat of Colchicum gracile?

Temperate grasslands and meadows

What is the growth habit of Colchicum gracile?

Perennial herb

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-456908: Based on the initial data import
Karin Persson (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Perss.' in the authors string.