Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
malatyensis
ID:
1325741

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kernd. & Pasche

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Stapfia 99: 179 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338195



Common Names

  • Crocus malatyensis
  • Malatya Crocus
  • Malatya Mountain Crocus


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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Crocus malatyensis 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

Crocus malatyensis has small, purple flowers with three petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crocus malatyensis 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 malatyensis

Crocus malatyensis is native to the mountains of Turkey.

Crocus malatyensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crocus malatyensis?

Crocus malatyensis

What is the common name of Crocus malatyensis?

Malatya Crocus

What type of plant is Crocus malatyensis?

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.