Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
bourgaei
ID:
694886

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1870

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 11: 416 (1870)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000694219



Common Names

  • Muscari bourgaei
  • Bourgae's Muscari
  • Muscari


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Description

Muscari bourgaei (also called 'Bourgae's 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 bourgaei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive problems and skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Muscari bourgaei has small, blue flowers with six petals and six sepals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Muscari bourgaei is a bulbous perennial native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or offsets. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Offsets should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Both should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Muscari bourgaei

Muscari bourgaei can be found in the Mediterranean region, especially in Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.

Muscari bourgaei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Muscari bourgaei?

Muscari bourgaei

What type of plant is Muscari bourgaei?

It is a bulbous perennial

Where is Muscari bourgaei found?

It is found in South East Europe

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,

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