Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Genus:
Species:
striatum
ID:
808958

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hochst. ex A.Rich.) J.C.Manning & Vinn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Taxon 56: 881 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000808292



Common Names

  • Colchicum striatum
  • Striated Meadow Saffron
  • Autumn Crocus


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Description

Colchicum striatum (also called Striped meadow saffron, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant with white or pink flowers. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East, and is typically found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Colchicum swazicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for cut flowers. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Colchicum striatum is white with six petals and six stamens. The seed is small and round with a black seed coat. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Colchicum striatum is a hardy, evergreen perennial that is easy to propagate by division or by cuttings. When propagating by division, divide the clumps in early spring or summer. When propagating by cuttings, take stem cuttings in spring or summer and root them in moist soil. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Colchicum striatum

Colchicum striatum is native to Turkey and Iran.

Colchicum striatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Colchicum striatum?

Colchicum striatum

What is the common name of Colchicum striatum?

Striated Meadow Saffron

Where is Colchicum striatum found?

It is found in the Mediterranean region

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.
Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.
John C. Manning (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.C.Manning' in the authors string.
Annika Vinnersten (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vinn.' in the authors string.