Bellevalia desertorum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
desertorum
ID:
762085
Status:
valid
Authors:
Eig & Feinbrun
Source:
wcs
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 49(2): 666 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000761418
Common Names
- Desert Bellevalia
- Desert Grape Hyacinth
- Desert Muscari
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bellevalia desertorum (also called Desert Bellevalia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Middle East and North Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a flowering stem that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Bellevalia desertorum 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
The flower of Bellevalia desertorum is white and has 6 petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a pair of opposite leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bellevalia desertorum 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 desertorum
Bellevalia desertorum is native to the Mediterranean region.
Bellevalia desertorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bellevalia desertorum?
Bellevalia desertorum
What is the common name of Bellevalia desertorum?
Desert Bellevalia
Where is Bellevalia desertorum native to?
Israel
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-300420: Based on the initial data import
Alexander Eig (1894-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eig' in the authors string.
Naomi Feinbrun-Dothan (1900-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Feinbrun' in the authors string.