Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
alpanicum
ID:
695298

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schchian

Source:
wcs

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Zametki Sist. Geogr. Rast. 2: 13 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000694631



Common Names

  • Muscari alpanicum
  • Alpine Muscari
  • Alpine Grape Hyacinth


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Description

Muscari alpanicum (also called Grape Hyacinth, among many other common names) is a small bulbous perennial native to Europe and Asia. It has dark green, strap-like leaves and small, bell-shaped, blue-violet flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Muscari alpanicum is used for its edible fruits, which can be eaten raw or cooked. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, stomachache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Muscari alpanicum has bell-shaped flowers that are usually blue or purple. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Muscari alpanicum can be propagated by division or seed. Division should be done in the spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Muscari alpanicum

Muscari alpanicum can be found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Muscari alpanicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Muscari alpanicum?

Muscari alpanicum

What is the family of Muscari alpanicum?

Liliaceae

Where is Muscari alpanicum found?

Muscari alpanicum is found in Europe and Asia.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-281715: Based on the initial data import
Anna Schchian (1905-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schchian' in the authors string.