Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
orientalis
ID:
666037

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 317 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000665369



Common Names

  • Oriental Hyacinth
  • Oriental Bluebell
  • Oriental Star of Bethlehem


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Synonyms

  • Scilla coronaria Salisb. [unknown]
  • Hyacinthus orientalis albulus (Jord.) Nyman [unknown]
  • Hyacinthus orientalis provincialis (Jord.) K.Richt. [unknown]
  • Hyacinthus orientalis pleniflorus Moldenke [unknown]

Description

Hyacinthus orientalis (also called Hyacinth, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial plant native to the eastern Mediterranean region. It has long, strap-shaped leaves and bell-shaped flowers in shades of purple, blue, pink, and white. It typically grows in sunny, well-drained soils in gardens and other cultivated areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hyacinthus orientalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It can also be used to reduce algae growth in ponds and aquariums.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hyacinthus orientalis sub. orientalis
Hyacinthus orientalis sub. chionophilus Wendelbo

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Hyacinthus orientalis are white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hyacinthus orientalis is a bulbous perennial that can be propagated by division of the bulbs. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate some shade and moist soil.

Where to Find Hyacinthus orientalis

Hyacinthus orientalis is native to the Mediterranean region.

Hyacinthus orientalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hyacinthus orientalis?

Hyacinthus orientalis

What is the common name of Hyacinthus orientalis?

Garden Hyacinth

Where is Hyacinthus orientalis native to?

Eastern Mediterranean

Species in the Hyacinthus genus

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