Bellevalia cyrenaica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cyrenaica
ID:
762080
Status:
valid
Authors:
Maire & Weiller
Source:
wcs
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Hist. Nat. Afrique N. 31: 6 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000761413
Common Names
- Cyrenian Bellevalia
- Cyrenian Grape Hyacinth
- Cyrenian Muscari
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bellevalia cyrenaica (also called Cyrenaican 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 cyrenaica 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 cyrenaica has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Bellevalia cyrenaica 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 cyrenaica
Bellevalia cyrenaica is found in Turkey and the Caucasus.
Bellevalia cyrenaica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bellevalia cyrenaica?
Bellevalia cyrenaica
What is the common name of Bellevalia cyrenaica?
Cyrenaican Bellevalia
Where is Bellevalia cyrenaica native to?
Libya
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-300416: Based on the initial data import
René Maire (1878-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maire' in the authors string.
Marc Weiller (1880-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Weiller' in the authors string.