Crocus michelsonii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.Fedtsch.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Fl. Turkmen. 1: 328 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000788741
Common Names
- Michelsonii Crocus
- Autumn Crocus
- Meadow Crocus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Crocus michelsonii (also called C. michelsonii, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial plant of the genus Crocus in the family Iridaceae. It has a single, pale yellow flower with a dark purple centre, and is native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and is often found in rocky areas, grasslands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Crocus michelsonii is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a cut flower for bouquets and floral arrangements. The plant is also used for its medicinal properties, such as for treating skin conditions, digestive issues, and respiratory problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Crocus michelsonii is a yellow, star-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Crocus michelsonii is a species of flowering plant in the iris family. It is native to the Caucasus region of Europe and western Asia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division or corms.
Where to Find Crocus michelsonii
Crocus michelsonii is native to the Caucasus region of Russia and Georgia.
Crocus michelsonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crocus michelsonii?
Crocus michelsonii
What is the family of Crocus michelsonii?
Iridaceae
What is the native range of Crocus michelsonii?
Eastern 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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-327352: Based on the initial data import
Boris Fedtschenko (1872-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Fedtsch.' in the authors string.