Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Genus:
Species:
neapolitanum
ID:
764634

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ten.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Fl. Neapol. Prodr. App. 5 : 11 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000763967



Common Names

  • Meadow Saffron
  • Autumn Crocus
  • Naked Lady


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Description

Colchicum neapolitanum (also called Neapolitan Meadow Saffron, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herbaceous plant native to Italy. It has long, thin, arching, bright green leaves with white stripes. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in disturbed areas, such as roadsides and open fields.

Uses & Benefits

Colchicum neapolitanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its flowers are used to decorate bouquets and flower arrangements. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Colchicum neapolitanum has white flowers with yellow and purple stripes. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Colchicum neapolitanum is a bulbous perennial plant that is propagated by seed or by division of the bulbs. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade and is hardy in USDA zones 4-8. The bulbs should be planted in the fall, about 4-6 inches deep and spaced 4-6 inches apart. The flowers appear in the fall and are best planted in groups of 3-5 for maximum effect. The foliage will die back in the winter and the bulbs should be left in the ground until the following spring.

Where to Find Colchicum neapolitanum

Colchicum neapolitanum can be found in the mountainous regions of Italy.

Colchicum neapolitanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Colchicum neapolitanum?

Colchicum neapolitanum

What is the common name of Colchicum neapolitanum?

Neapolitan Meadow Saffron

What is the natural habitat of Colchicum neapolitanum?

Colchicum neapolitanum is found in grassy meadows, pastures, and open woodlands

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,

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