Status:
valid
Authors:
(J.Gay) Chouard
Source:
wcs
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. , sér. 2, 3: 178 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000663947
Common Names
- Hyacinthella hispida
- Hairy Hyacinthella
- Hairy-Leaved Hyacinthella
Description
Hyacinthella hispida (also called Bristly Hyacinth, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has leathery, dark green leaves and small, fragrant white flowers. It thrives in sunny, dry habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Hyacinthella hispida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Hyacinthella hispida are white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have a silvery sheen.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hyacinthella hispida is a deciduous shrub that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, including clay, sand, and loam. It is best propagated by softwood cuttings taken in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Hyacinthella hispida
Hyacinthella hispida is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands and meadows. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Hyacinthella hispida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hyacinthella hispida?
Hyacinthella hispida
What is the common name of Hyacinthella hispida?
Hairy Hyacinth
What is the family of Hyacinthella hispida?
Hyacinthaceae
Species in the Hyacinthella genus
Hyacinthella acutiloba,
Hyacinthella atropatana,
Hyacinthella campanulata,
Hyacinthella dalmatica,
Hyacinthella glabrescens,
Hyacinthella heldreichii,
Hyacinthella hispida,
Hyacinthella lazulina,
Hyacinthella leucophaea,
Hyacinthella lineata,
Hyacinthella micrantha,
Hyacinthella millingenii,
Hyacinthella nervosa,
Hyacinthella persica,
Hyacinthella siirtensis,
Hyacinthella venusta,
Hyacinthella pallasiana,
Hyacinthella dalmatica,
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,