Tecophilaea cyanocrocus
Chilean Blue Crocus, Chilean Crocus
Also known as: Tecophilaea cyanocrocus f. leichtlinii (Regel) Leichtlin +5 more
- Tecophilaea cyanocrocus f. leichtlinii (Regel) Leichtlin
- Tecophilaea cyanocrocus f. typica Leichtlin
- Tecophilaea cyanocrocus var. leichtlinii Regel
- Tecophilaea cyanocrocus var. regelii Baker
- Tecophilaea cyanocrocus var. violacea Leichtlin
- Zephyra cyanocrocus (Leyb.) Ravenna
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Tecophilaeaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.
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Indigenous to South America, Tecophilaea cyanocrocus (commonly known as Chilean blue-crocus or Chilean-crocus) is a tuberous plant belonging to the Tecophilaeaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Chile Central