Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Genus:
Species:
maraschicum
ID:
1317795

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Kaya & Özhatay

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Türk. Geofitleri 3: 539 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330249



Common Names

  • Colchicum maraschicum
  • Maraschicum Colchicum
  • Maraschicum


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Description

Colchicum maraschicum (also called Marasch Colchicum, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Colchicaceae family. It is a perennial herb with a creeping rhizome. It is native to Turkey, and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Colchicum maraschicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Colchicum maraschicum has small, white flowers with yellow stamens. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have round, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Colchicum maraschicum is an herbaceous perennial native to Turkey. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Colchicum maraschicum

Colchicum maraschicum is native to the mountains of Turkey.

Colchicum maraschicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Colchicum maraschicum?

Colchicum maraschicum

What is the natural habitat of Colchicum maraschicum?

Grasslands of Turkey

What are the medicinal uses of Colchicum maraschicum?

It is used to treat digestive disorders, skin diseases, and other ailments

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

Neriman Özhatay (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Özhatay' in the authors string.
Erdal Kaya: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Kaya' in the authors string.