Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Genus:
Species:
schimperianum
ID:
835788

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hochst.) C.Archer

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 38: 83 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000835123



Common Names

  • Colchicum schimperianum
  • Schimper's Colchicum
  • Colchicum Schimperianum


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Description

Colchicum schimperianum (also called Schimper's Colchicum, among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial flowering plant native to the Middle East. It has long, narrow leaves and grows in a clumping pattern. It is found in grasslands, woodlands, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Colchicum schimperianum is a plant species found in tropical regions of Asia. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used in floral arrangements. Its leaves are edible and can be used in salads or cooked as a vegetable.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Colchicum schimperianum has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, round, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Colchicum schimperianum is a bulbous perennial native to the Middle East. It can be propagated by division or seed. It should be grown in full sun in well-draining soil. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Colchicum schimperianum

Colchicum schimperianum is found in the tropical rainforests of Ethiopia.

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

Christian Ferdinand Friedrich Hochstetter (1787-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hochst.' in the authors string.
Clare Archer (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Archer' in the authors string.