Colchicum huntleyi (Pedrola, Membrives, J.M.Monts. & Caujapé) J.C.Manning & Vinn.

Species

Angiosperms > Liliales > Colchicaceae > Colchicum

Characteristics

Acaulescent, cormous geophyte. Leaves 3, lower 2 spreading, narrowly lanceolate, glaucous, 55-95 x 8-18 mm, uppermost erect, bract-like; bracts ovate. Flowers hidden by bracts, 1 or 2, tepal claw 2.5-4 mm long, blade auriculate-cucullate, 2.5-5 mm; filaments longer than tepals, 3-5.5 mm long, anthers 1.5-2 mm; styloids 2.5-3 mm long.
Life form perennial
Growth form herb
Growth support free-standing
Foliage retention -
Sexuality hermaphrodite
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Environment

Light -
Soil humidity -
Soil texture 5-6
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Hardiness (USDA) -

Usage

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Edible -
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Human toxicity -
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Cultivation

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Germination duration (days) 30 - 365
Germination temperacture (C°) 12 - 18
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Distribution

Colchicum huntleyi world distribution map, present in South Africa

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77083489-1
WFO ID wfo-0000808272
COL ID 5ZKCY
BDTFX ID -
INPN ID -
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Synonyms

Androcymbium huntleyi Colchicum huntleyi