Colchicum kurdicum

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Merendera kurdica

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further organized into the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Liliales, falling under the family Colchicaceae. Ultimately, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Colchicum.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is primarily found throughout the region of Western Asia. Its natural habitat encompasses several distinct countries within this geographical area. Specifically, it can be found growing in the landscapes of Iran. The species is also widely distributed across the territory of Iraq. Furthermore, its presence is well-documented within the borders of Türkiye.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Colchicum kurdicum is characterized by its status as a cryptophyte, specifically functioning as a geophyte. This life strategy relies on specialized underground storage organs, such as a corm, which allow the plant to survive unfavorable environmental conditions and seasonal dormancy. By sequestering nutrients and moisture below the soil surface, the plant can endure periods of drought or extreme temperatures, emerging to complete its reproductive cycle when favorable conditions return. This geophytic nature ensures its persistence in its natural habitat, enabling it to bypass harsh seasonal transitions through its protected subterranean structures.

Life form :

geophyte

Life form :

cryptophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Colchicum kurdicum is characterized by its growth habit as a terrestrial plant, as it is categorized as an epiphyte with a terrestrial lifestyle. It does not exhibit climbing behavior, functioning instead as a self-supporting organism rather than an obligatory, facultative, or self-supporting climber. Furthermore, the plant is an independent species, meaning it does not function as an obligatory, facultative, or independent parasite, maintaining its own metabolic processes within its natural habitat.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Parasite :

independent

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Colchicum kurdicum has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2-Demethyl Colchicine, 3-Demethyl Colchicine, Colchicoside, Colchifoline, Cornigerine.

2-Demethyl Colchicine

1. Experimental parasitology

3-Demethyl Colchicine

1. Experimental parasitology

Colchicoside

1. Experimental parasitology

Colchifoline

1. Experimental parasitology

Cornigerine

1. Experimental parasitology

Demecolcine

1. Experimental parasitology

N-Deacetyl-N-formyl Colchicine

1. Experimental parasitology

colchicine

1. Experimental parasitology

Conditions

Colchicum kurdicum has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Leishmania major.

Leishmania major

1. Experimental parasitology