Crocus carpetanus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss. & Reut.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1842
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Nov. Hisp. : 24 (1842)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000788595
Common Names
- Crocus Carpet
- Carpet Crocus
- Crocus Carpetanus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Crocus carpetanus (also called Carpet 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 carpetanus 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 carpetanus has white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and round with a single, pointed leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Crocus carpetanus is a herbaceous perennial that can be propagated from seeds or corms. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil and kept under partial shade. Corms should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Crocus carpetanus
Crocus carpetanus can be found in the Mediterranean region, mainly in the mountains of Turkey and Greece.
Crocus carpetanus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crocus carpetanus?
Crocus carpetanus
What is the common name of Crocus carpetanus?
Carpet Crocus
What is the natural habitat of Crocus carpetanus?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-327209: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
George François Reuter (1805-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reut.' in the authors string.