Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Genus:
Species:
peloponnesiacum
ID:
764653

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f. & P.H.Davis

Source:
wcs

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 95: 427 (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000763986



Common Names

  • Colchicum peloponnesiacum
  • Peloponnesian Colchicum
  • Peloponnesian Meadow Saffron


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Description

Colchicum peloponnesiacum (also called Peloponnesian Meadow Saffron, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It has narrow, lance-shaped leaves and produces pink, star-shaped flowers. It grows best in moist, well-drained soil and full sun.

Uses & Benefits

Colchicum peloponnesiacum 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

Flower: Colchicum peloponnesiacum has white flowers with yellow anthers. The flowers are borne on a short, upright stem. Seed: The seed is small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a small root system.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Colchicum peloponnesiacum 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 peloponnesiacum

Colchicum peloponnesiacum can be found in the mountainous regions of the Balkans, including Albania, Bulgaria, Greece, and Macedonia.

Colchicum peloponnesiacum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Colchicum peloponnesiacum?

Colchicum peloponnesiacum

What is the common name of Colchicum peloponnesiacum?

Peloponnesian Meadow Saffron

What is the natural habitat of Colchicum peloponnesiacum?

Colchicum peloponnesiacum 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-302920: Based on the initial data import
Karl Heinz Rechinger (1906-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rech.f.' in the authors string.
Peter Hadland Davis (1918-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.H.Davis' in the authors string.