Cyclamen cilicium
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Cyclamen cilicium is a species of flowering perennial plant growing from a tuber, native to coniferous woodland at 700–2,000 m (2,300–6,600 ft) elevation in the Taurus Mountains of southern Turkey.
Etymology
The species name cilicium is the adjective of Cilicia, an ancient name of a region of southeast Turkey.[1]
Description
The plant grows in a mound, 10 cm (3.9 in) tall and broad. The leaves are heart-shaped or oval and green, often patterned with silver. The flowers bloom in autumn (fall) and have 5 sepals and 5 upswept petals, white to rose-pink with magenta markings on the nose. They are fragrant.
C. cilicium is hardy down to −5 °C (23 °F), so is best grown in a warm or coastal location. Like many hardy cyclamens, it requires sharp drainage and a hot, dry summer. If this cannot be provided, a controlled environment under glass may be preferable. This plant has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit[2] (confirmed 2017).[3]
Forms
Cyclamen cilicium forma album has pure-white petals.
Cyclamen intaminatum was formerly known as Cyclamen cilicium var. intaminatum.
References
- ^ Harrison, Lorraine (2012). RHS Latin for Gardeners. United Kingdom: Mitchell Beazley. ISBN 184533731X.
- ^ "RHS Plant Selector Cyclamen cilicium AGM / RHS Gardening". Apps.rhs.org.uk. Retrieved 2020-05-13.
- ^ "AGM Plants - Ornamental" (PDF). Royal Horticultural Society. July 2017. p. 27. Retrieved 24 January 2018.
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