Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Genus:
Species:
tuviae
ID:
764713

Status:
valid

Authors:
Feinbrun

Source:
wcs

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Palestine J. Bot., Jerusalem Ser. 6: 79 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000764046



Common Names

  • Colchicum Tuviae
  • Autumn Crocus
  • Meadow Saffron


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Description

Colchicum tuviae (also called Tuvia's 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 tuviae 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 tuviae has white or pink flowers with six petals and a yellow anther. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and white.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Colchicum tuviae can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in the open ground in a sunny position. Division is best done in the spring or autumn. Larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.

Where to Find Colchicum tuviae

Colchicum tuviae can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Greece to the Middle East.

Colchicum tuviae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Colchicum tuviae?

Colchicum tuviae

What is the family of Colchicum tuviae?

Colchicaceae

What is the native range of Colchicum tuviae?

Greece and Turkey

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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