Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Genus:
Species:
villosum
ID:
808962

Status:
valid

Authors:
(U.Müll.-Doblies & D.Müll.-Doblies) J.C.Manning & Vinn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Taxon 56: 881 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000808296



Common Names

  • Colchicum villosum
  • Hairy Meadow Saffron
  • Autumn Crocus


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Description

Colchicum villosum (also called Hairy Colchicum, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb with bright yellow flowers. It is native to South Africa and grows in moist, grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Colchicum volutare 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 villosum is white with a yellow center. The seeds are small and round, with a black and white striped pattern. The seedlings are small and thin, with a white and yellow striped pattern.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Colchicum villosum 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 villosum

Colchicum villosum is native to Turkey and Iran.

Colchicum villosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Colchicum villosum?

Colchicum villosum

What is the common name of Colchicum villosum?

Hairy Colchicum

What is the natural habitat of Colchicum villosum?

It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands and rocky areas.

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

John C. Manning (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.C.Manning' in the authors string.
Dietrich Müller-Doblies (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Müll.-Doblies' in the authors string.
Ute Müller-Doblies (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'U.Müll.-Doblies' in the authors string.
Annika Vinnersten (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vinn.' in the authors string.