Colchicum sanguicolle - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sanguicolle
ID:
764678
Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Perss.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 56: 92 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000764011
Common Names
- Blood-red Meadow Saffron
- Blood-red Saffron
- Blood-red Saffron Crocus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Colchicum sanguicolle (also called Blood-Red Meadow Saffron, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant native to the Caucasus region. It grows in grassy meadows and rocky slopes, and has white, pink or purple flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Colchicum sanguicolle 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 sanguicolle has white, star-shaped flowers with six petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Colchicum sanguicolle is a hardy perennial that is native to the Caucasus region. It is a bulbous plant that grows up to 30 cm in height and has white or pink flowers. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the bulbs. The bulbs should be planted in autumn and will flower in spring.
Where to Find Colchicum sanguicolle
Colchicum sanguicolle can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Greece to the Middle East.
Colchicum sanguicolle FAQ
What is the scientific name of Colchicum sanguicolle?
Colchicum sanguicolle
What is the common name of Colchicum sanguicolle?
Blood-red Meadow Saffron
What is the natural habitat of Colchicum sanguicolle?
Colchicum sanguicolle 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-302943: Based on the initial data import
Karin Persson (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Perss.' in the authors string.