Crocus pelistericus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pulević
Source:
iplants
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Glasn. Republ. Zavoda Zastitu Prir. Prirodnjacke Zbirke Titogradu 9: 39 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000788804
Common Names
- Crocus Pelistericus
- Pelistericus Crocus
- Pelistericus' Crocus
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Crocus pelistericus (also called 'Pelister Crocus', 'Pelister Saffron', 'Pelister Saffron Crocus' among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the iris family. It is native to the Mediterranean region, where it grows in grassy meadows, rocky slopes, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Crocus pelistericus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive purple flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and antispasmodic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Crocus pelistericus is a yellow, funnel-shaped flower with six petals and a three-lobed stigma. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and slender, with a single stem and two small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Crocus pelistericus is a bulbous perennial that is best grown in well-drained, moderately fertile soil in full sun. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in autumn. Plant the bulbs 4-6 inches deep and 4-6 inches apart.
Where to Find Crocus pelistericus
Crocus pelistericus is native to the Balkans region of Europe, including Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Greece, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia.
Crocus pelistericus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crocus pelistericus?
Crocus pelistericus
What type of plant is Crocus pelistericus?
Perennial
What is the average height of Crocus pelistericus?
4-6 inches
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-327414: Based on the initial data import
Vukić Pulević (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pulević' in the authors string.