Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
aucheri
ID:
694773

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boiss.) Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1870

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 11: 418 (1870)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000694106



Common Names

  • Muscari aucheri
  • Aucher's Muscari
  • Muscari Aucher's


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Synonyms

  • Muscari sintenisii Freyn [unknown]
  • Muscari tubergenianum Hoog ex Turrill [unknown]
  • Muscari lingulatum Baker [unknown]
  • Botryanthus aucheri Boiss. [unknown]

Description

Muscari aucheri (also called Aucher's Grape Hyacinth, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae. It is a bulb-forming perennial with narrow, linear leaves and racemes of deep blue flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Muscari aucheri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for soil stabilization, to provide shade, and for windbreaks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Muscari aucheri has small, bell-shaped flowers that are usually blue or purple in color. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Muscari aucheri is a bulbous perennial that grows up to 30 cm in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by dividing the bulbs or by seed. Bulbs should be divided in the spring and replanted in a well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Muscari aucheri

Muscari aucheri can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Muscari aucheri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Muscari aucheri?

Muscari aucheri

What is the common name of Muscari aucheri?

Aucher's Grape Hyacinth

What is the family of Muscari aucheri?

Asparagaceae

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-281665: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.