Status:
valid
Authors:
M.B.Güner & H.Duman
Source:
wcs
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Karaca Arbor. Mag. 5: 59 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000691470
Common Names
- Adilii Muscari
- Muscari Adilii
- Adilii
Description
Muscari adilii (also called 'Adil's Grape Hyacinth', among many other common names) is an evergreen, bulbous perennial native to the Mediterranean region. It has narrow, grass-like leaves and produces clusters of fragrant, bell-shaped flowers in shades of blue and purple. It is found in rocky, open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Muscari adilii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Muscari adilii has bell-shaped, deep blue flowers. Its seeds are small, round, and black in color. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Muscari adilii is an evergreen, perennial bulbous plant that grows up to 0.3 m tall. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from the top of the plant and placed in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Muscari adilii
Muscari adilii is native to tropical Africa.
Muscari adilii FAQ
What are the common names of Muscari adilii?
Adil's Grape Hyacinth
What is the natural habitat of Muscari adilii?
It is native to the temperate regions of Europe and North America
What are the characteristics of Muscari adilii?
It is a perennial herb with small, blue flowers and a creeping, branching stem.
Species in the Muscari genus
Muscari sivrihisardaghlarensis,
Muscari tavoricum,
Muscari longistylum,
Muscari albiflorum,
Muscari fertile,
Muscari hermonense,
Muscari salah-eidii,
Muscari mirum,
Muscari macbeathianum,
Muscari sandrasicum,
Muscari adilii,
Muscari filiforme,
Muscari hierosolymitanum,
Muscari lazulinum,
Muscari commutatum,
Muscari cazorlanum,
Muscari discolor,
Muscari dolichanthum,
Muscari aucheri,
Muscari bourgaei,
Muscari botryoides,
Muscari armeniacum,
Muscari atlanticum,
Muscari kerkis,
Muscari alpanicum,
Muscari pulchellum,
Muscari racemosum,
Muscari spreizenhoferi,
Muscari stenanthum,
Muscari neglectum,
Muscari parviflorum,
Muscari anatolicum,
Muscari macrocarpum,
Muscari heldreichii,
Muscari latifolium,
Muscari haradjianii,
Muscari microstomum,
Muscari turcicum,
Muscari kurdicum,
Muscari olivetorum,
Muscari baeticum,
Muscari babachii,
Muscari vuralii,
Muscari massayanum,
Muscari artvinense,
Muscari tuzgoluense,
Muscari erdalii,
Muscari serpentinicum,
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
M.B.Güner: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.B.Güner' in the authors string.