Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chrysanthus
ID:
789267

Status:
valid

Authors:
Herb.

Source:
iplants

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg. 29(Misc.): 83 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000788600

Common Names

  • Crocus Golden
  • Golden Crocus
  • Crocus Chrysanthus

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Description

Crocus chrysanthus (also called Golden Crocus, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant of the genus Crocus. It has a single, cup-shaped, yellow 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 chrysanthus has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It has also been used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Crocus chrysanthus sub. chrysanthus
Crocus chrysanthus sub. punctatus F.Candan & Özhatay
Crocus chrysanthus sub. multifolius Papan. & Zaharof

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crocus chrysanthus 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 chrysanthus is a species of flowering plant in the iris family. It is native to Europe and Asia. It prefers full sun and well-drained, sandy soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the corms.

Where to Find Crocus chrysanthus

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

Crocus chrysanthus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crocus chrysanthus?

Crocus chrysanthus

What is the common name of Crocus chrysanthus?

Golden Crocus

What is the natural habitat of Crocus chrysanthus?

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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