Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scharojanii
ID:
789521

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rupr.

Source:
iplants

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Gartenflora 17: 134 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000788854



Common Names

  • Crocus Scharojanii
  • Scharojanii Crocus
  • Scharojanii's Crocus


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Description

Crocus scharojanii (also called Scharojani's Crocus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Iridaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region from Spain to Turkey. It is a cormous perennial growing to 5–15 cm tall, with linear leaves 5–15 cm long. The flowers are purple, with three petals and three sepals, the outer two petals with a yellow patch at the base.

Uses & Benefits

Crocus scharojanii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its beautiful 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 scharojanii 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Crocus scharojanii 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 scharojanii

Crocus scharojanii is native to the Balkan Peninsula and can be found in parts of Bulgaria, Greece, and Turkey.

Crocus scharojanii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crocus scharojanii?

Crocus scharojanii

What is the natural habitat of Crocus scharojanii?

It is found in rocky limestone areas in the Balkans.

What is the flowering season of Crocus scharojanii?

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,

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