Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pumilus
ID:
1411659

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rukšāns) Rukšāns

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Int. Rock Gard. 59: 15. 2014 [Nov 2014] [epublished]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424124



Common Names

  • Crocus pumilus
  • Crocus Pumilus
  • Crocus Pumilus Flower


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Description

Crocus pumilus (also called Dwarf saffron, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a corm. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Crocus pumilus is an ornamental plant used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crocus pumilus is white with yellow stripes and a yellow lip. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crocus pumilus is a low-growing bulb that can be propagated from seed or offsets. Seeds should be sown in autumn in a warm, sunny location. Offsets should be planted in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Once established, Crocus pumilus requires little maintenance and is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Crocus pumilus

Crocus pumilus is native to the Mediterranean region.

Crocus pumilus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crocus pumilus?

Crocus pumilus

What is the common name of Crocus pumilus?

Mountain saffron

What is the natural habitat of Crocus pumilus?

Mountain meadows and grasslands

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.