Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
heweri
ID:
762120

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wendelbo

Source:
wcs

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica 165: 154 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000761453



Common Names

  • Bellevalia heweri
  • Heweri Bellevalia
  • Bellevalia Heweri


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Description

Bellevalia heweri (also called Hewer's 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 heweri is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a source of fiber for making rope and mats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bellevalia heweri has white, star-shaped flowers with six petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bellevalia heweri 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 heweri

Bellevalia heweri is native to the Mediterranean region.

Bellevalia heweri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bellevalia heweri?

Bellevalia heweri

What is the common name of Bellevalia heweri?

Hewer's Bellevalia

Where is Bellevalia heweri 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,

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