Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tournefortii
ID:
789839

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Gay

Source:
iplants

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Bull. Sci. Nat. Géol. 25: 320 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000789172



Common Names

  • Crocus tournefortii
  • Tournefort crocus
  • Tournefort saffron


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Description

Crocus tournefortii (also called the Tournefort's 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 tournefortii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crocus tournefortii has purple, cup-shaped flowers with yellow centres. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves that are usually hairy.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crocus tournefortii 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 tournefortii

Crocus tournefortii is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Crocus tournefortii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crocus tournefortii?

Crocus tournefortii

What is the common name of Crocus tournefortii?

Tournefort's Crocus

Where is Crocus tournefortii 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,

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