Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
commutatum
ID:
693724

Status:
valid

Authors:
Guss.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Pl. Rar. : 145 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000693057



Common Names

  • Muscari commutatum
  • Grape Hyacinth
  • Common Grape Hyacinth


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Synonyms

  • Hyacinthus bifolius Gouan ex Schult. & Schult.f. [illegitimate]
  • Hyacinthus commutatus (Guss.) Ten. [unknown]
  • Muscari acutilobum Bertol. [unknown]
  • Muscari albovirens (Tod.) Nyman [unknown]
  • Muscari levieri Heldr. ex Sommier & Livier [unknown]
  • Botryanthus commutatus latifolius Parl. [unknown]
  • Muscari lafarinae (Lojac.) C.Brullo & Brullo [unknown]
  • Botryanthus albovirens Tod. [unknown]
  • Botryanthus commutatus (Guss.) Kunth [unknown]
  • Botryanthus lafarinae Lojac. [unknown]
  • Botryanthus commutatus lafarinae (Lojac.) Nyman [unknown]
  • Botryanthus commutatus albovirens (Tod.) Nyman [unknown]
  • Botryanthus odorus acutilobus (Bertol.) Nyman [unknown]

Description

Muscari commutatum (also called Grape Hyacinth, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant native to the Mediterranean region, typically found in moist, grassy habitats. It has small, blue flowers with yellow centers and narrow, linear leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Muscari commutatum is a popular ornamental plant, grown for its showy, blue flowers. It can be used in hanging baskets, window boxes, and other containers. It is also used as a ground cover in gardens and as a border plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Muscari commutatum 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 commutatum is a perennial bulbous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, blue flowers and is low-growing. It can be propagated by seed or by dividing the bulbs. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Muscari commutatum

Muscari commutatum is native to the Mediterranean region.

Muscari commutatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Muscari commutatum?

Muscari commutatum

What are the common names of Muscari commutatum?

Common names of Muscari commutatum include common grape hyacinth and common muscari.

What is the distribution of Muscari commutatum?

Muscari commutatum is native to the Mediterranean region and parts of western and central 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,

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