Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
transcaspicus
ID:
666487

Status:
valid

Authors:
Litv.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Trudy Bot. Muz. Imp. Akad. Nauk 15: 121 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000665819



Common Names

  • Hyacinthus Transcaspicus
  • Transcaspicus Hyacinthus
  • Hyacinthus Transcaspicus Plant


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Synonyms

  • Hyacinthella kopet-daghi (Czerniak.) Chouard [unknown]
  • Hyacinthella transcaspica (Litv.) Chouard [unknown]
  • Hyacinthus kopet-daghi Czerniak. [unknown]

Description

Hyacinthus transcaspicus (also called Transcaspian Hyacinth, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central Asia. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as forests, and has large, ovate leaves with long petioles and long, narrow sepals.

Uses & Benefits

Hyacinthus transcaspicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat respiratory problems and to reduce inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hyacinthus transcaspicus has small white flowers with six petals and a single pistil. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and thin with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hyacinthus transcaspicus can be propagated by division or cuttings. It can be grown in moist, well-drained soil and prefers partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -10°C (14°F).

Where to Find Hyacinthus transcaspicus

Hyacinthus transcaspicus can be found in the Caucasus Mountains of Russia and Georgia.

Hyacinthus transcaspicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hyacinthus transcaspicus?

Hyacinthus transcaspicus

What is the family of Hyacinthus transcaspicus?

Hyacinthaceae

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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,