Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Genus:
Species:
nanum
ID:
811546

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Perss.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 127: 206 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000810880



Common Names

  • Colchicum nanum
  • Nanum Colchicum
  • Nanum Meadow Saffron


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Description

Colchicum nanum (also called Dwarf Colchicum, 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 nanum 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 nanum 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Colchicum nanum 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 nanum

Colchicum nanum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Colchicum nanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Colchicum nanum?

Colchicum nanum

What is the natural habitat of Colchicum nanum?

It is native to Turkey.

What is the flowering season of Colchicum nanum?

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-349123: Based on the initial data import
Karin Persson (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Perss.' in the authors string.