Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Genus:
Species:
verlaqueae
ID:
912672

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fridl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mens. Soc. Linn. Lyon 78: 112 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000912007



Common Names

  • Colchicum verlaqueae
  • Verlaque's Colchicum
  • Verlaque Colch


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Description

Colchicum verlaqueae (also called Verlaque's Meadow Saffron, among many other common names) is a species of bulbous perennial that is native to Europe and Asia. It grows in grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Colchicum verlaqueae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat gout, rheumatism, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Colchicum verlaqueae is yellow and star-shaped, with five petals. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Colchicum verlaqueae is a species of flowering plant native to Europe. It can be propagated from seed or corms. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Colchicum verlaqueae

Colchicum verlaqueae is native to the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Colchicum verlaqueae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Colchicum verlaqueae?

Colchicum verlaqueae

What is the natural habitat of Colchicum verlaqueae?

Temperate grasslands and meadows

What is the growth habit of Colchicum verlaqueae?

Perennial herb

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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