Crocus ilvensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Peruzzi & Carta
Source:
iplants
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 29: 7 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000923212
Common Names
- Ilvensis Crocus
- Crocus Ilvensis
- Crocus of Ilvensis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Crocus ilvensis (also called autumn crocus, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe. It has a tufted habit and grows to a height of 0.2-0.5 m. It is found in open grasslands, shrublands, and wetlands.
Uses & Benefits
Crocus ilvensis is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and homes for its attractive foliage. It is also used as a natural air purifier, as it helps to remove toxins from the air.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Crocus ilvensis is a small, yellow or white cup-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round capsule. The seedlings are small, grass-like plants with narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Crocus ilvensis is a perennial bulb that is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or by division. It is a slow-growing plant and can be propagated by division.
Where to Find Crocus ilvensis
Crocus ilvensis is found in dry areas in Europe, North Africa, and Asia.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-468901: Based on the initial data import
Lorenzo Peruzzi (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Peruzzi' in the authors string.
Angelino Carta (b.1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carta' in the authors string.