Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crewei
ID:
789284

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
iplants

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 101: t. 6168 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000788617

Common Names

  • Crocus Crew
  • Crew Crocus
  • Crocus Crewei

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Description

Crocus crewei (also called Crewe's 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 crewei 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

The flower of Crocus crewei is a yellow-orange color with a purple center. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedling is a small, thin, green stem with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

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

Where to Find Crocus crewei

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

Crocus crewei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crocus crewei?

Crocus crewei

What is the common name of Crocus crewei?

Crewe's Crocus

What is the natural habitat of Crocus crewei?

Woodlands and meadows

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,