Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
filiforme
ID:
693333

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ravenna

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Onira 6: 21 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000692666



Common Names

  • Muscari filiforme
  • Filiforme Muscari
  • Muscari Filiforme


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Description

Muscari filiforme (also called Thread-like Muscari, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and it is found in grasslands and rocky areas. It is a bulbous plant with blue flowers and a height of up to 15 cm.

Uses & Benefits

Muscari filiforme is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Muscari filiforme has small, blue, bell-shaped flowers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Muscari filiforme can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in spring and summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. The soil should be kept moist until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Muscari filiforme

Muscari filiforme is native to tropical South America and can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.

Muscari filiforme FAQ

What is the scientific name of Muscari filiforme?

Muscari filiforme

What are the common names of Muscari filiforme?

Common names include: Thread-leaved grape hyacinth, filiform grape hyacinth, and thread-leaved muscari

What is the natural habitat of Muscari filiforme?

Muscari filiforme is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in temperate climates

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-281484: Based on the initial data import
Pierfelice Ravenna (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ravenna' in the authors string.