Status:
valid
Authors:
Waldst. & Kit.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1810
Citation Micro:
Descr. Icon. Pl. Hung. 2: 195 (1810)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000763814
Common Names
- Colchicum arenarium
- Sand Colchicum
- Sand Meadow Saffron
Description
Colchicum arenarium (also called Sand Colchicum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has long, thin leaves and small white flowers. It grows in moist, sandy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Colchicum arenarium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as gout, rheumatism, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Colchicum arenarium has white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Colchicum arenarium can be propagated by seed or by division of the corms. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and full sun. Plant the corms 5-10 cm deep and 15-20 cm apart. Seeds should be sown in autumn or spring in a cold frame. Division of the corms should be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Colchicum arenarium
Colchicum arenarium can be found in Lebanon and Syria.
Colchicum arenarium FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Colchicum arenarium?
Colchicum arenarium is native to Europe.
What type of soil does Colchicum arenarium prefer?
Colchicum arenarium prefers moist, well-drained soil.
How much sunlight does Colchicum arenarium need?
Colchicum arenarium needs partial to full shade.
Species in the Colchicum genus
Colchicum alpinum,
Colchicum antilibanoticum,
Colchicum arenarium,
Colchicum arenasii,
Colchicum asteranthum,
Colchicum atticum,
Colchicum autumnale,
Colchicum balansae,
Colchicum baytopiorum,
Colchicum bivonae,
Colchicum boissieri,
Colchicum bulbocodium,
Colchicum burttii,
Colchicum chalcedonicum,
Colchicum chimonanthum,
Colchicum cilicicum,
Colchicum confusum,
Colchicum corsicum,
Colchicum cretense,
Colchicum crocifolium,
Colchicum cupanii,
Colchicum davisii,
Colchicum decaisnei,
Colchicum doerfleri,
Colchicum dolichantherum,
Colchicum eichleri,
Colchicum euboeum,
Colchicum fasciculare,
Colchicum feinbruniae,
Colchicum filifolium,
Colchicum freynii,
Colchicum gonarei,
Colchicum graecum,
Colchicum haynaldii,
Colchicum heldreichii,
Colchicum hierosolymitanum,
Colchicum hirsutum,
Colchicum hungaricum,
Colchicum imperatoris-friderici,
Colchicum inundatum,
Colchicum kesselringii,
Colchicum kotschyi,
Colchicum kurdicum,
Colchicum laetum,
Colchicum leptanthum,
Colchicum lingulatum,
Colchicum longifolium,
Colchicum lusitanum,
Colchicum luteum,
Colchicum macedonicum,
Species in the Colchicaceae family
Baeometra uniflora,
Baeometra uniflora,
Burchardia bairdiae,
Burchardia congesta,
Burchardia monantha,
Burchardia multiflora,
Burchardia rosea,
Burchardia umbellata,
Camptorrhiza indica,
Camptorrhiza strumosa,
Colchicum alpinum,
Colchicum antilibanoticum,
Colchicum arenarium,
Colchicum arenasii,
Colchicum asteranthum,
Colchicum atticum,
Colchicum autumnale,
Colchicum balansae,
Colchicum baytopiorum,
Colchicum bivonae,
Colchicum boissieri,
Colchicum bulbocodium,
Colchicum burttii,
Colchicum chalcedonicum,
Colchicum chimonanthum,
Colchicum cilicicum,
Colchicum confusum,
Colchicum corsicum,
Colchicum cretense,
Colchicum crocifolium,
Colchicum cupanii,
Colchicum davisii,
Colchicum decaisnei,
Colchicum doerfleri,
Colchicum dolichantherum,
Colchicum eichleri,
Colchicum euboeum,
Colchicum fasciculare,
Colchicum feinbruniae,
Colchicum filifolium,
Colchicum freynii,
Colchicum gonarei,
Colchicum graecum,
Colchicum haynaldii,
Colchicum heldreichii,
Colchicum hierosolymitanum,
Colchicum hirsutum,
Colchicum hungaricum,
Colchicum imperatoris-friderici,
Colchicum inundatum,