Crocus caspius
Crocus caspius, commonly known as the Caspian crocus, is a rare and striking perennial bulb native to the arid regions of the Caspian Sea. Renowned for its delicate, vibrant blooms, this medicinal plant offers unique phytochemical properties, making it a subject of growing interest in ethnobotanical and pharmacological studies.
- Scientific name: Crocus caspius
- Family: Iridaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Crocus caspius, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asparagales, falling into the family Iridaceae. Ultimately, it is categorized under the genus Crocus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asparagales | WCVP |
| Family | Iridaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Crocus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Crocus caspius, is recognized by various local names depending on the region. In Russian, it is referred to as Шафран каспийский, while in Persian, it is called زعفران خزر. Moving into the Balkan region, it is known in Bulgarian as каспийски шафран, and in Azerbaijan, it is commonly called Xəzər zəfəranı.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ru | Шафран каспийский | Wikidata |
| fa | زعفران خزر | Wikidata |
| bg | каспийски шафран | Wikidata |
| az | Xəzər zəfəranı | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific and relatively limited geographical range within the Middle East and surrounding regions. Its primary distribution is centered around the Caucasus mountain system. Specifically, it can be found growing throughout the Transcaucasus area. Furthermore, the species extends its reach into the territory of Western Asia. Within this western region, the plant is notably documented in Iran.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Crocus caspius, possesses several distinct components that are utilized in various pharmacological applications. The most significant part of the organism is the underground bulbs, which serve as the primary storage organs and are often the focus of botanical study. Above the ground, the aerial parts, including the leaves and flowers, contribute to the overall biological profile of the species. Furthermore, specialized plant extracts derived from these various structures are frequently investigated for their potential therapeutic properties and bioactive compounds.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| plant extracts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bulbs | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Crocus caspius has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, phenol.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Crocus caspius has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Fusarium infections.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Fusarium infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |