Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Genus:
Species:
atticum
ID:
764490

Status:
valid

Authors:
Spruner ex Tomm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Flora 23: 780 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000763823

Common Names

  • Colchicum atticum
  • Attic Colchicum
  • Attic Meadow Saffron

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Description

Colchicum atticum (also called Attic 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 atticum 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 atticum has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and long with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Colchicum atticum 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 atticum

Colchicum atticum can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Colchicum atticum FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Colchicum atticum?

Colchicum atticum is native to Greece.

What type of soil does Colchicum atticum prefer?

Colchicum atticum prefers moist, well-drained soil.

How much sunlight does Colchicum atticum need?

Colchicum atticum 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-302770: Based on the initial data import
Wilhelm von Spruner (1805-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spruner' in the authors string.
Mutius von Tommasini (1794-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tomm.' in the authors string.