Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
chrisii
ID:
1329695

Status:
valid

Authors:
Yildirim & B.Sahin

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 33: 45 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342149



Common Names

  • Bellevalia chrisii
  • Chrisii Bellevalia
  • Chrisii Bellevali


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Description

Bellevalia chrisii (also called Chris' Bellevalia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae. It is a perennial herb with erect stems and lanceolate leaves. It is native to Turkey, and is found in temperate grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Bellevalia chrisii is used in traditional medicine for its diuretic and laxative effects, as well as for treating liver and gallbladder problems. It is also used as a food source, as its leaves can be boiled and eaten like spinach.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bellevalia chrisii is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bellevalia chrisii is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best to sow the seeds in spring and to divide the plants in autumn. It can be propagated in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Bellevalia chrisii

Bellevalia chrisii can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico.

Bellevalia chrisii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bellevalia chrisii?

Bellevalia chrisii

What is the common name of Bellevalia chrisii?

Chris's Bellevalia

What is the natural habitat of Bellevalia chrisii?

It is native to Turkey and grows in grasslands and scrublands

Species in the Bellevalia genus

Bellevalia anatolica, Bellevalia assadii, Bellevalia aucheri, Bellevalia brevipedicellata, Bellevalia ciliata, Bellevalia clusiana, Bellevalia crassa, Bellevalia cyanopoda, Bellevalia cyrenaica, Bellevalia decolorans, Bellevalia densiflora, Bellevalia desertorum, Bellevalia douinii, Bellevalia dubia, Bellevalia edirnensis, Bellevalia eigii, Bellevalia feinbrunae, Bellevalia flexuosa, Bellevalia fominii, Bellevalia galitensis, Bellevalia glauca, Bellevalia gracilis, Bellevalia hermonis, Bellevalia heweri, Bellevalia hyacinthoides, Bellevalia koeiei, Bellevalia kurdistanica, Bellevalia lipskyi, Bellevalia longipes, Bellevalia longistyla, Bellevalia macrobotrys, Bellevalia mathewii, Bellevalia mauritanica, Bellevalia modesta, Bellevalia montana, Bellevalia mosheovii, Bellevalia multicolor, Bellevalia nivalis, Bellevalia olivieri, Bellevalia palmyrensis, Bellevalia paradoxa, Bellevalia parva, Bellevalia rixii, Bellevalia romana, Bellevalia salaheidii, Bellevalia saviczii, Bellevalia sessiliflora, Bellevalia shiraziana, Bellevalia sitiaca, Bellevalia speciosa,

Species in the Asparagaceae family

Acanthocarpus canaliculatus, Acanthocarpus humilis, Acanthocarpus parviflorus, Acanthocarpus preissii, Acanthocarpus robustus, Acanthocarpus rupestris, Acanthocarpus verticillatus, Agave acicularis, Agave acklinicola, Agave ajoensis, Agave aktites, Agave albescens, Agave albomarginata, Agave americana, Agave angustiarum, Agave angustifolia, Agave anomala, Agave antillarum, Agave apedicellata, Agave applanata, Agave arizonica, Agave arubensis, Agave asperrima, Agave atrovirens, Agave attenuata, Agave aurea, Agave avellanidens, Agave bahamana, Agave bicolor, Agave boldinghiana, Agave bovicornuta, Agave braceana, Agave bracteosa, Agave brevipetala, Agave brevispina, Agave brittoniana, Agave brunnea, Agave bulliana, Agave cacozela, Agave cajalbanensis, Agave calodonta, Agave capensis, Agave caribaeicola, Agave cerulata, Agave chamelensis, Agave chiapensis, Agave chrysantha, Agave chrysoglossa, Agave cocui, Agave collina,

References

Hasan Yıldırım: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yildirim' in the authors string.
Bilal Şahin: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Sahin' in the authors string.