Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hatayensis
ID:
1318726

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rukšāns

Source:
ipni

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Int. Rock Gard. 108: [48], photogrs.. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331180



Common Names

  • Crocus hatayensis
  • Hatay Crocus
  • Hatay Saffron


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Description

Crocus hatayensis (also called Hatay Crocus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and West Asia. It has a stem that is up to 1 meter long and green leaves that are up to 4 cm long. It grows in sunny and dry habitats, such as steppes and deserts.

Uses & Benefits

Crocus hatayensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crocus hatayensis has small, yellow flowers, which are borne in clusters of up to five. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crocus hatayensis is a perennial that can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers a well-draining potting mix and bright, indirect light. Propagation is done by division of the corms. The divisions should be planted in a potting mix that is slightly moist and kept in bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Crocus hatayensis

Crocus hatayensis is native to Turkey.

Crocus hatayensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crocus hatayensis?

Crocus hatayensis

What is the common name of Crocus hatayensis?

Hatayensis Crocus

What is the natural habitat of Crocus hatayensis?

It is found in dry, rocky habitats in Turkey.

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

Jānis Rukšāns (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rukšāns' in the authors string.