Colchicum ignescens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ignescens
ID:
811524
Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Perss.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 127: 191 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000810858
Common Names
- Colchicum ignescens
- Ignescens Colchicum
- Ignescens Meadow Saffron
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Colchicum ignescens (also called Ignescens, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Colchicaceae. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands and open woodlands. It is a small herb with white flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Colchicum ignescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for the treatment of various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Colchicum ignescens has star-shaped flowers with six petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Colchicum ignescens is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).
Where to Find Colchicum ignescens
Colchicum ignescens is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Colchicum ignescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Colchicum ignescens?
Colchicum ignescens
What is the natural habitat of Colchicum ignescens?
It is native to Turkey.
What is the flowering season of Colchicum ignescens?
It flowers in late summer and early autumn.
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-349103: Based on the initial data import
Karin Persson (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Perss.' in the authors string.