Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
repandum
ID:
632521

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1806

Citation Micro:
Fl. Graec. Prodr. 1: 128 (1806)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000631853

Common Names

  • Cyclamen Repandum
  • Repandum Cyclamen
  • Cyclamen of Repandum

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Synonyms

  • Cyclamen ficariifolium Rchb. [unknown]
  • Cyclamen ilicetorum Jord. [unknown]
  • Cyclamen lobospilum Jord. [unknown]
  • Cyclamen repandum album Grey-Wilson [unknown]
  • Cyclamen vernum Rchb. [unknown]
  • Cyclaminus repanda Asch. [unknown]

Description

Cyclamen repandum (also called 'Sowbread', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Primulaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in moist, open, and often shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cyclamen repandum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a source of food and medicine.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cyclamen repandum sub. peloponnesiacum Grey-Wilson
Cyclamen repandum var. peloponnesiacum (Grey-Wilson) Grey-Wilson
Cyclamen repandum sub. rhodense (Meikle) Grey-Wilson
Cyclamen repandum var. vividum (Grey-Wilson) Grey-Wilson

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyclamen repandum is white in color and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is small, round, and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have a long stem with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyclamen repandum 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 repandum

Cyclamen repandum can be found in the temperate regions of Europe, including the Alps, the Pyrenees, and the Carpathians.

Cyclamen repandum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyclamen repandum?

Cyclamen repandum

What is the natural habitat of Cyclamen repandum?

It is native to the Mediterranean region.

What is the growth habit of Cyclamen repandum?

It is an evergreen, tuberous-rooted perennial.

Species in the Primulaceae family

Aegiceras corniculatum, Aegiceras floridum, Amblyanthopsis bhotanica, Amblyanthopsis membranacea, Amblyanthopsis philippinensis, Amblyanthus glandulosus, Amblyanthus multiflorus, Amblyanthus obovatus, Amblyanthus praetervisus, Androsace beringensis, Androsace idahoensis, Androsace adenocephala, Androsace adfinis, Androsace aflatunensis, Androsace aizoon, Androsace akbajtalensis, Androsace alaica, Androsace alaschanica, Androsace alaskana, Androsace albana, Androsace alchemilloides, Androsace alpina, Androsace americana, Androsace apus, Androsace aretioides, Androsace aretioides, Androsace argentea, Androsace armeniaca, Androsace axillaris, Androsace baltistanica, Androsace bidentata, Androsace bisulca, Androsace brachystegia, Androsace brahmaputrae, Androsace brevis, Androsace bryomorpha, Androsace bulleyana, Androsace bungeana, Androsace caduca, Androsace caespitosa, Androsace cernuiflora, Androsace chaixii, Androsace chamaejasme, Androsace ciliata, Androsace ciliifolia, Androsace constancei, Androsace coronata, Androsace cortusifolia, Androsace croftii, Androsace cuscutiformis,

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