Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Genus:
Species:
macedonicum
ID:
764620

Status:
valid

Authors:
Košanin

Source:
wcs

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Glas Akad. Nauk. & Beogradu 85: 232 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000763953

Common Names

  • Meadow Saffron
  • Autumn Crocus
  • Naked Lady

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Description

Colchicum macedonicum (also called Macedonian Meadow Saffron, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has long, thin, green leaves and small pink flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Colchicum macedonicum is a popular houseplant that is known for its attractive foliage and bright yellow flowers. It is also used as a ground cover in gardens and can be used to create a tropical look in the garden. It is also used to attract hummingbirds and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Colchicum macedonicum has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and a single pistil. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Colchicum macedonicum is a bulbous perennial plant that is propagated by seed or by division of the bulbs. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade and is hardy in USDA zones 4-8. The bulbs should be planted in the fall, about 4-6 inches deep and spaced 4-6 inches apart. The flowers appear in the fall and are best planted in groups of 3-5 for maximum effect. The foliage will die back in the winter and the bulbs should be left in the ground until the following spring.

Where to Find Colchicum macedonicum

Colchicum macedonicum can be found in the mountainous regions of the Balkans, including Albania, Bulgaria, Greece, and Macedonia.

Colchicum macedonicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Colchicum macedonicum?

Colchicum macedonicum

What is the family of Colchicum macedonicum?

Colchicaceae

What is the native range of Colchicum macedonicum?

Greece and Macedonia

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-302891: Based on the initial data import
Nedelyko Košanin (1874-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Košanin' in the authors string.