Status:
valid
Authors:
(Steven) Losinsk.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS 4: 408 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000770370
Common Names
- Hyacinthella
- Pallas' Hyacinth
- Pallas' Star-of-Bethlehem
Description
Hyacinthella pallasiana (also called Pallas' Hyacinth, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial with a stem that can reach up to 30 centimeters in length. It is native to Europe and Asia, and it typically inhabits moist meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Hyacinthella pallasiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums. It can also be used to stabilize shorelines and reduce erosion. It can also be used as a food source for some species of fish and birds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hyacinthella pallasiana is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and long with a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hyacinthella pallasiana can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is best grown in a rock garden or border.
Where to Find Hyacinthella pallasiana
Hyacinthella pallasiana is found in the Mediterranean region.
Hyacinthella pallasiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hyacinthella pallasiana?
Hyacinthella pallasiana
What is the common name of Hyacinthella pallasiana?
Pallas' hyacinth
What is the natural habitat of Hyacinthella pallasiana?
Grasslands and meadows
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,