Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Genus:
Species:
filifolium
ID:
764564

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stef.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Sborn. B'lghar. Akad. Nauk 22: 58 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000763897

Common Names

  • Meadow Saffron
  • Autumn Crocus
  • Naked Lady

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Description

Colchicum filifolium (also called Thread-Leaved Meadow Saffron, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has strap-shaped leaves and produces white, pink, or purple flowers in the autumn. It typically grows in grassy meadows, among rocks, and in woodland.

Uses & Benefits

Colchicum filifolium 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 filifolium has star-shaped flowers with 6 petals, which are white or pinkish-white in color. The seeds are small, brown, and round, and are contained in a capsule. The seedlings are small and delicate, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Colchicum filifolium is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade and can tolerate full sun. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Colchicum filifolium

Colchicum filifolium is found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey, and in the Middle East.

Colchicum filifolium FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Colchicum filifolium?

Colchicum filifolium is native to the Middle East.

What type of soil does Colchicum filifolium prefer?

Colchicum filifolium prefers moist, well-drained soil.

How much sunlight does Colchicum filifolium need?

Colchicum filifolium 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,

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