Status:
valid
Authors:
Asch.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier 5: 528 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000631873
Common Names
- Cyclamen Rohlfsianum
- Rohlfsianum Cyclamen
- Cyclamen of Rohlfsianum
Synonyms
- Cyclamen rohlfsianum album B.Mathew [unknown]
Description
Cyclamen rohlfsianum (also called 'Rohlfs' Cyclamen', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Primulaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in moist, open, and often shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Cyclamen rohlfsianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a source of food and medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cyclamen rohlfsianum has small, white, fragrant flowers with pink stripes and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are short and have two pairs of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cyclamen rohlfsianum is a tuberous perennial native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil in partial shade. Propagation is by division of the tubers or by seed.
Where to Find Cyclamen rohlfsianum
Cyclamen rohlfsianum can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Greece to Turkey.
Cyclamen rohlfsianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cyclamen rohlfsianum?
Cyclamen rohlfsianum
What is the natural habitat of Cyclamen rohlfsianum?
It is native to the Mediterranean region.
What is the growth habit of Cyclamen rohlfsianum?
It is an evergreen, tuberous-rooted perennial.
Species in the Cyclamen genus
Cyclamen africanum,
Cyclamen alpinum,
Cyclamen balearicum,
Cyclamen cilicium,
Cyclamen colchicum,
Cyclamen coum,
Cyclamen creticum,
Cyclamen cyprium,
Cyclamen graecum,
Cyclamen hederifolium,
Cyclamen intaminatum,
Cyclamen libanoticum,
Cyclamen mirabile,
Cyclamen parviflorum,
Cyclamen persicum,
Cyclamen pseudibericum,
Cyclamen purpurascens,
Cyclamen repandum,
Cyclamen rohlfsianum,
Cyclamen saundersiae,
Cyclamen somalense,
Species in the Primulaceae family
Aegiceras corniculatum,
Aegiceras floridum,
Amblyanthopsis bhotanica,
Amblyanthopsis membranacea,
Amblyanthopsis philippinensis,
Amblyanthus glandulosus,
Amblyanthus multiflorus,
Amblyanthus obovatus,
Amblyanthus praetervisus,
Androsace beringensis,
Androsace idahoensis,
Androsace adenocephala,
Androsace adfinis,
Androsace aflatunensis,
Androsace aizoon,
Androsace akbajtalensis,
Androsace alaica,
Androsace alaschanica,
Androsace alaskana,
Androsace albana,
Androsace alchemilloides,
Androsace alpina,
Androsace americana,
Androsace apus,
Androsace aretioides,
Androsace aretioides,
Androsace argentea,
Androsace armeniaca,
Androsace axillaris,
Androsace baltistanica,
Androsace bidentata,
Androsace bisulca,
Androsace brachystegia,
Androsace brahmaputrae,
Androsace brevis,
Androsace bryomorpha,
Androsace bulleyana,
Androsace bungeana,
Androsace caduca,
Androsace caespitosa,
Androsace cernuiflora,
Androsace chaixii,
Androsace chamaejasme,
Androsace ciliata,
Androsace ciliifolia,
Androsace constancei,
Androsace coronata,
Androsace cortusifolia,
Androsace croftii,
Androsace cuscutiformis,