Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
crassa
ID:
762075

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wendelbo

Source:
wcs

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 38: 424 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000761408



Common Names

  • Thick Bellevalia
  • Thick Grape Hyacinth
  • Thick Muscari


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Description

Bellevalia crassa (also called Thick Bellevalia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Turkey. It is a perennial herb, growing up to 30 cm in height, with a rosette of basal leaves and a spike of small, bell-shaped flowers. It is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Bellevalia crassa is an ornamental plant that is often used as a border plant or in rock gardens. It is also used as a hedge or screen plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bellevalia crassa has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bellevalia crassa is a hardy perennial that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the fall or spring in a cold frame or greenhouse.

Where to Find Bellevalia crassa

Bellevalia crassa is native to Turkey and the Caucasus.

Bellevalia crassa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bellevalia crassa?

Bellevalia crassa

What type of plant is Bellevalia crassa?

It is a flowering plant.

Where is Bellevalia crassa found?

Bellevalia crassa is found in Turkey.

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,

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