Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arizelus
ID:
1325727

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kernd. & Pasche

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Stapfia 99: 151 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338181



Common Names

  • Crocus arizelus
  • Arizelus Crocus
  • Arizelus Saffron


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Description

Crocus arizelus (also called 'Arizel Crocus', among many other common names) is a small bulbous plant native to Turkey. It has a yellow, star-shaped flower and long, narrow leaves. It is found in grasslands and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Crocus arizelus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat digestive problems, skin diseases, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crocus arizelus is a cup-shaped, yellow-orange flower with a white center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow, grass-like leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crocus arizelus is a bulbous perennial that is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is done by dividing the bulbs in the spring or by seed.

Where to Find Crocus arizelus

Crocus arizelus can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Greece, Italy, and Turkey.

Crocus arizelus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crocus arizelus?

Crocus arizelus

What is the common name of Crocus arizelus?

Arizelus Crocus

What type of plant is Crocus arizelus?

Perennial

Species in the Crocus genus

Crocus abantensis, Crocus adamii, Crocus adanensis, Crocus aerius, Crocus alatavicus, Crocus aleppicus, Crocus alexandri, Crocus almehensis, Crocus ancyrensis, Crocus angustifolius, Crocus antalyensis, Crocus artvinensis, Crocus asturicus, Crocus asumaniae, Crocus athous, Crocus atticus, Crocus autranii, Crocus autumnalis, Crocus balansae, Crocus banaticus, Crocus baytopiorum, Crocus biflorus, Crocus boissieri, Crocus boryi, Crocus boulosii, Crocus caeruleus, Crocus cambessedesii, Crocus cancellatus, Crocus candidus, Crocus carpetanus, Crocus cartwrightianus, Crocus caspius, Crocus chrysanthus, Crocus clusii, Crocus corsicus, Crocus crewei, Crocus cvijici, Crocus cyprius, Crocus dalmaticus, Crocus damascenus, Crocus danfordiae, Crocus dispathaceus, Crocus duplex, Crocus etruscus, Crocus flavus, Crocus fleischeri, Crocus fritschii, Crocus gargaricus, Crocus geghartii, Crocus gilanicus,

Species in the Iridaceae family

Alophia drummondii, Alophia intermedia, Alophia medusa, Alophia silvestris, Alophia veracruzana, Aristea abyssinica, Aristea africana, Aristea alata, Aristea anceps, Aristea angolensis, Aristea angustifolia, Aristea bakeri, Aristea bequaertii, Aristea biflora, Aristea cantharophila, Aristea capitata, Aristea cladocarpa, Aristea compressa, Aristea cuspidata, Aristea dichotoma, Aristea djalonis, Aristea ecklonii, Aristea fimbriata, Aristea flexicaulis, Aristea galpinii, Aristea glauca, Aristea goetzei, Aristea grandis, Aristea humbertii, Aristea inaequalis, Aristea juncifolia, Aristea kitchingii, Aristea latifolia, Aristea lugens, Aristea madagascariensis, Aristea montana, Aristea monticola, Aristea nyikensis, Aristea oligocephala, Aristea palustris, Aristea parviflora, Aristea pauciflora, Aristea platycaulis, Aristea polycephala, Aristea pusilla, Aristea racemosa, Aristea ranomafana, Aristea recisa, Aristea rigidifolia, Aristea rupicola,

References

Erich Pasche (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pasche' in the authors string.
Helmut Kerndorff (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kernd.' in the authors string.