Crocus stridii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Papan. & Zaharof
Source:
iplants
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 133: 161 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000789145
Common Names
- Crocus stridii
- Strid crocus
- Strid saffron
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Crocus stridii (also called the Strid Crocus, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant in the genus Crocus, in the family Iridaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes. It has a single, bright yellow flower with a deep purple centre, and long, narrow, grass-like leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Crocus stridii is used in the garden as an ornamental plant and is also used in the production of dyes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Crocus stridii is purple, and the seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, slender stem.
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Crocus stridii is a perennial herbaceous plant that is propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Crocus stridii
Crocus stridii is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Crocus stridii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crocus stridii?
Crocus stridii
What is the common name of Crocus stridii?
Strid's Crocus
Where is Crocus stridii found?
Mediterranean
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
Konstantinos Papanicolaou (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Papan.' in the authors string.
Eugenia Zaharof (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zaharof' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:436717-1: Based on the initial data import