Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brachyfilus
ID:
1326699

Status:
valid

Authors:
I.Schneid.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 44: 46 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339153





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Description

Crocus brachyfilus (also called Short-haired Crocus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has long, narrow leaves and bright purple flowers. It is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Crocus brachyfilus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crocus brachyfilus is a small, yellow flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crocus brachyfilus is a small herbaceous plant that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It is propagated by seed and can be grown in a wide range of soils. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate moderate frost.

Where to Find Crocus brachyfilus

Crocus brachyfilus can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

Crocus brachyfilus FAQ

What is the common name of Crocus brachyfilus?

Short-haired crocus

What is the natural habitat of Crocus brachyfilus?

It is found in wet grasslands, swamps, and marshes

What are the characteristics of Crocus brachyfilus?

It is a small herb with a single stem and small white flowers

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

Ingo Schneider: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.Schneid.' in the authors string.