Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
armeniacum
ID:
694918

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.J.Veitch

Source:
wcs

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Garden (London, 1871-1927) 1: 687. 1872

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000694251



Common Names

  • Muscari armeniacum
  • Armeniacum Muscari
  • Armeniacum Muscari Flower


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Synonyms

  • Muscari alexandrae A.P.Khokhr. [unknown]
  • Muscari woronowii Tron & Losinsk. [unknown]
  • Muscari conicum Baker [unknown]
  • Muscari concinnum Baker [unknown]
  • Muscari colchicum Grossh. [unknown]
  • Muscari elegantulum Schchian [unknown]
  • Muscari cyaneo-violaceum Turrill [unknown]
  • Muscari argaei auct. [deprecated]
  • Muscari apertum Freyn & Conrath [unknown]
  • Muscari pyramidatum Velen. [unknown]
  • Muscari schliemanni Freyn & Asch. [unknown]
  • Muscari polyanthum Boiss. [unknown]
  • Muscari pauperulum Stapf [unknown]
  • Muscari pendulum Trautv. [unknown]
  • Muscari szovitsianum Baker [unknown]
  • Muscari micranthum Baker [unknown]
  • Muscari maweanum Baker [unknown]
  • Pseudomuscari apertum (Freyn & Conrath) Garbari [unknown]
  • Bellevalia aperta (Freyn & Conrath) Grossh. [unknown]
  • Botryanthus micranthus Baker [unknown]
  • Botryanthus szovitsianus Baker [unknown]
  • Muscari sosnowskyi Schchian [unknown]
  • Muscari argaei album Tubergen [unknown]

Description

Muscari armeniacum (also called 'Armenian Grape Hyacinth', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae. It is a bulbous perennial, growing up to 20 cm in height, with a basal rosette of linear leaves. It is native to the western Mediterranean region, from Spain to Greece, and is found in a variety of habitats, from grassland to rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Muscari armeniacum is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Muscari armeniacum has small, bell-shaped flowers that are usually blue or purple in color. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Muscari armeniacum is a perennial plant that is propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in areas with low rainfall. It is also tolerant of frost and can be grown in areas with cold winters. It can be propagated by division or by cuttings.

Where to Find Muscari armeniacum

Muscari armeniacum is native to Europe and is found in France, Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Muscari armeniacum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Muscari armeniacum?

Muscari armeniacum

What is the common name of Muscari armeniacum?

Armenian grape hyacinth

What is the natural habitat of Muscari armeniacum?

Woodlands, meadows, and grasslands of Eurasia

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-281679: Based on the initial data import
Harry Veitch (1840-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.J.Veitch' in the authors string.
IPNI Record: 77306704-1: Added by the Oct 2022 IPNI import.