In contrast to Cyclamen persicum Miller, which is a commercially
important ornamental plant, C. coum Miller and
other Cyclamen species have received little attention. Due
to their valuable traits, such as frost hardiness, desirable
flower and leaf shapes as well as disease resistance, however,
wild Cyclamen species are now beginning to attract
the interest of Cyclamen breeders. The diverse Cyclamen
species can either be used directly as perennials or included
in breeding programs to expand the genetic pool of commercially
produced C. persicum.