Colchicum longipes - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longipes
ID:
808943
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baker) J.C.Manning & Vinn.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Taxon 56: 881 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000808277
Common Names
- Colchicum longipes
- Long-stalked Meadow Saffron
- Long-stalked Meadow-saffron
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Colchicum longipes (also called Long-stalked meadow saffron, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant with white or pink flowers. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East, and is typically found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Colchicum longipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for cut flowers. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Colchicum longipes is white with six petals and six stamens. The seed is small and round with a black seed coat. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Colchicum longipes is a bulbous perennial that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagate by seed or by division in spring or autumn. Bulbs should be planted in autumn for best results.
Where to Find Colchicum longipes
Colchicum longipes is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands and rocky soils.
Colchicum longipes FAQ
What is the scientific name of Colchicum longipes?
Colchicum longipes
What is the common name of Colchicum longipes?
Long-stalked Meadow Saffron
Where is Colchicum longipes found?
It is found in the Mediterranean region
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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77083493-1: Based on the initial data import