Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Genus:
Species:
ledermanii
ID:
1073804

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engler & Krause

Source:
tro

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001073142



Common Names

  • Ledermanii Iphigenia
  • Iphigenia ledermanii
  • Iphigenia ledermanii var. ledermanii


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Description

Iphigenia ledermanii (also called Ledermann's Iphigenia, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial plant native to the Caucasus and Turkey. It has long, narrow, bright green leaves and produces clusters of star-shaped white flowers. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and is often found in meadows, grasslands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Iphigenia ledermanii is an ornamental plant that is grown in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Iphigenia ledermanii has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Iphigenia ledermanii is a bulbous perennial native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Iphigenia ledermanii

Iphigenia ledermanii is native to Greece and can be found in the wild in the country's mountains and hills.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-18403749: Based on the initial data import
Johann Wilhelm Krause (1764-1842): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krause' in the authors string.