Status:
valid
Authors:
Özhatay & Demirci
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 154: 40 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338275
Description
Muscari erdalii (also called Erdal's grape hyacinth, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with blue flowers and grass-like leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in grasslands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Muscari erdalii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Muscari erdalii has small, blue flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Muscari erdalii is a species of bulbous perennial native to Turkey. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils in full sun. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a seedbed and transplanted when the seedlings are large enough to handle. Division can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Muscari erdalii
Muscari erdalii is found in the temperate forests of Europe.
Muscari erdalii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Muscari erdalii?
Muscari erdalii
Where is Muscari erdalii found?
Muscari erdalii is found in Turkey.
What is the growth habit of Muscari erdalii?
Muscari erdalii is a small, perennial bulbous herb.
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
Serpil Demirci: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Demirci' in the authors string.