Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cambessedesii
ID:
789249

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Gay

Source:
iplants

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Bull. Sci. Nat. Géol. 25: 320 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000788582

Common Names

  • Cambessedes' Crocus
  • Cambessedes' Saffron
  • Cambessedes' Autumn Crocus

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Description

Crocus cambessedesii (also called Autumn Crocus, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant of the genus Crocus. It has a single, cup-shaped, white flower with yellow stamens. It is native to the Mediterranean region and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is often found in meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Crocus cambessedesii has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It has also been used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crocus cambessedesii has yellow flowers with a purple center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and round with a single, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crocus cambessedesii is a perennial plant that is best grown in well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is best propagated by division in the spring or by seed. It can also be propagated by cuttings in the summer.

Where to Find Crocus cambessedesii

Crocus cambessedesii can be found in the Mediterranean region, mainly in the mountains of Turkey and Greece.

Crocus cambessedesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crocus cambessedesii?

Crocus cambessedesii

What is the common name of Crocus cambessedesii?

Cambessedes' Crocus

What is the natural habitat of Crocus cambessedesii?

It is found in rocky limestone hills in the Mediterranean region

Species in the Crocus genus

Crocus abantensis, Crocus adamii, Crocus adanensis, Crocus aerius, Crocus alatavicus, Crocus aleppicus, Crocus alexandri, Crocus almehensis, Crocus ancyrensis, Crocus angustifolius, Crocus antalyensis, Crocus artvinensis, Crocus asturicus, Crocus asumaniae, Crocus athous, Crocus atticus, Crocus autranii, Crocus autumnalis, Crocus balansae, Crocus banaticus, Crocus baytopiorum, Crocus biflorus, Crocus boissieri, Crocus boryi, Crocus boulosii, Crocus caeruleus, Crocus cambessedesii, Crocus cancellatus, Crocus candidus, Crocus carpetanus, Crocus cartwrightianus, Crocus caspius, Crocus chrysanthus, Crocus clusii, Crocus corsicus, Crocus crewei, Crocus cvijici, Crocus cyprius, Crocus dalmaticus, Crocus damascenus, Crocus danfordiae, Crocus dispathaceus, Crocus duplex, Crocus etruscus, Crocus flavus, Crocus fleischeri, Crocus fritschii, Crocus gargaricus, Crocus geghartii, Crocus gilanicus,

Species in the Iridaceae family

Alophia drummondii, Alophia intermedia, Alophia medusa, Alophia silvestris, Alophia veracruzana, Aristea abyssinica, Aristea africana, Aristea alata, Aristea anceps, Aristea angolensis, Aristea angustifolia, Aristea bakeri, Aristea bequaertii, Aristea biflora, Aristea cantharophila, Aristea capitata, Aristea cladocarpa, Aristea compressa, Aristea cuspidata, Aristea dichotoma, Aristea djalonis, Aristea ecklonii, Aristea fimbriata, Aristea flexicaulis, Aristea galpinii, Aristea glauca, Aristea goetzei, Aristea grandis, Aristea humbertii, Aristea inaequalis, Aristea juncifolia, Aristea kitchingii, Aristea latifolia, Aristea lugens, Aristea madagascariensis, Aristea montana, Aristea monticola, Aristea nyikensis, Aristea oligocephala, Aristea palustris, Aristea parviflora, Aristea pauciflora, Aristea platycaulis, Aristea polycephala, Aristea pusilla, Aristea racemosa, Aristea ranomafana, Aristea recisa, Aristea rigidifolia, Aristea rupicola,

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