Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
coum
ID:
632409

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mill.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1768

Citation Micro:
Gard. Dict. ed. 8 : n.º 6 (1768)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000631741

Common Names

  • Coum Cyclamen
  • Cyclamen coum
  • Coum Sowbread

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Synonyms

  • Cyclamen apiculatum Jord. [unknown]
  • Cyclamen brevifrons Jord. [unknown]
  • Cyclamen coum albissimum R.H.Bailey [unknown]
  • Cyclamen coum pallidum Grey-Wilson [unknown]
  • Cyclamen durostoricum Pantu & Solacolu [unknown]
  • Cyclamen hiemale Hildebr. [unknown]
  • Cyclamen hyemale Salisb. [unknown]
  • Cyclamen kusnetzovii Kotov & Czernova [unknown]
  • Cyclamen orbiculatum Mill. [unknown]
  • Cyclamen vernale K.Koch [unknown]
  • Cyclaminus coa Asch. [unknown]
  • Cyclaminus coum (Mill.) Bergmans [unknown]
  • Cyclamen europaeum orbiculatum (Mill.) O.Schwarz [unknown]
  • Cyclamen vernum hiemale (Hildebr.) O.Schwarz [unknown]
  • Cyclamen coum hiemale O.Schwarz [unknown]
  • Cyclamen hiemale Hilebr. [deprecated]
  • Cyclamen hyemale Salib. [deprecated]

Description

Cyclamen coum (also called Common Cyclamen, among many other common names) is an evergreen, herbaceous perennial native to Europe. It has heart-shaped, dark green leaves and produces pink or white flowers. It is typically found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cyclamen coum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, as it is believed to have anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cyclamen coum sub. caucasicum (K.Koch) O.Schwarz
Cyclamen coum sub. elegans (Boiss. & Buhse) Grey-Wilson

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyclamen coum is white with a pink center. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyclamen coum can be propagated by seed or by division of the tubers. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division of the tubers should be done in the spring or early summer. The tubers should be divided into sections with at least two leaves and planted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Cyclamen coum

Cyclamen coum is native to the temperate regions of Europe, including the Alps, the Pyrenees, and the Carpathians.

Cyclamen coum FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Cyclamen coum?

Cyclamen coum is native to Europe and is found in subtropical and tropical forests.

What type of soil does Cyclamen coum prefer?

Cyclamen coum prefers well-drained, sandy soils with a pH of 5.5 to 6.5.

How much sunlight does Cyclamen coum need?

Cyclamen coum needs full sun to partial shade.

Species in the Primulaceae family

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