Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
iranicus
ID:
1329906

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rukšāns

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Int. Rock Gard. 61: 23 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342360



Common Names

  • Crocus iranicus
  • Iranicus Crocus
  • Crocus Iranicus


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Description

Crocus iranicus (also called Iranian Crocus, among many other common names) is a small perennial plant, native to Iran. It has bright yellow flowers and grows in grassy meadows and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Crocus iranicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. Its flowers are edible and can be used to make tea and other beverages.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crocus iranicus is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a yellow stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crocus iranicus is a bulbous perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best planted in autumn and can be grown in pots or containers.

Where to Find Crocus iranicus

Crocus iranicus is found in Iran.

Crocus iranicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crocus iranicus?

Crocus iranicus

What type of plant is Crocus iranicus?

Perennial herb

Where does Crocus iranicus grow?

Iran

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.