Crocus scardicus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Košanin
Source:
iplants
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
Glas Srpske Kral. Akad. 119: 24 (1926)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000788852
Common Names
- Crocus Scardicus
- Scardicus Crocus
- Scardicus' Crocus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Crocus scardicus (also called Scardus Crocus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Iridaceae. It is native to the Balkans, from Croatia east to Bulgaria and Romania. It is a cormous perennial growing to 5–15 cm tall, with linear leaves 5–15 cm long. The flowers are white, with three petals and three sepals, the outer two petals with a yellow patch at the base.
Uses & Benefits
Crocus scardicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive yellow flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and antispasmodic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Crocus scardicus 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 scardicus is a species of flowering plant in the iris family. It is native to Turkey and Greece. It prefers full sun and well-drained, sandy soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the corms.
Where to Find Crocus scardicus
Crocus scardicus can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Greece, Turkey, and Italy.
Crocus scardicus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crocus scardicus?
Crocus scardicus
What is the natural habitat of Crocus scardicus?
It is found in rocky limestone areas in the Balkans.
What is the flowering season of Crocus scardicus?
It flowers from late winter to early spring.
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-327461: Based on the initial data import
Nedelyko Košanin (1874-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Košanin' in the authors string.