Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
graecum
ID:
632443

Status:
valid

Authors:
Link

Source:
cmp

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 9: 573 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000631775

Common Names

  • Cyclamen graecum
  • Greek Cyclamen
  • Cyclamen of Greece

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Synonyms

  • Cyclamen aegineticum Hildebr. [unknown]
  • Cyclamen gaidurowryssii Glasau [unknown]
  • Cyclamen graecum album R.Frank & E.Frank [unknown]
  • Cyclamen miliarakesii Heldreich ex Halácsy [unknown]
  • Cyclamen pentelici Hildebr. [unknown]
  • Cyclamen velutinum Jord. [unknown]
  • Cyclaminos miliarakesii Heldr. ex R.Knuth [unknown]
  • Cyclaminus graeca Asch. [unknown]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Cyclamen graecum 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 graecum sub. anatolicum Ietsw.
Cyclamen graecum sub. mindleri (Heldr.) A.P.Davis & Govaerts

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyclamen graecum 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 graecum 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 graecum

Cyclamen graecum is native to the temperate regions of the Mediterranean, including Crete, Cyprus, and Turkey.

Cyclamen graecum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyclamen graecum?

Cyclamen graecum

How big does Cyclamen graecum grow?

Cyclamen graecum can grow up to 10 inches tall.

What is the natural habitat of Cyclamen graecum?

Cyclamen graecum is native to the rocky hillsides of Greece.

Species in the Primulaceae family

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