Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
kerkis
ID:
695132

Status:
valid

Authors:
Karlén

Source:
wcs

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 14: 112 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000694465



Common Names

  • Muscari kerkis
  • Kerkis Muscari
  • Muscari kerkis


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Description

Muscari kerkis (also called Kerkis Grape Hyacinth, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Asparagaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean and is found in dry, rocky soils. It is a small bulbous perennial growing up to 20 cm tall with linear leaves and blue flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Muscari kerkis is used as a traditional medicine for the treatment of digestive disorders, fever, and malaria. It is also used to treat skin diseases and as a tonic for the liver and kidneys.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Muscari kerkis is blue, with six petals and a yellow center. The seed is round and black, and the seedlings are small, with green leaves and a white stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Muscari kerkis can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from mature plants and planted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be grown in a sunny location and given regular waterings.

Where to Find Muscari kerkis

Muscari kerkis is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the wild in areas such as Greece, Turkey, and the Middle East.

Muscari kerkis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Muscari kerkis?

Muscari kerkis

What is the family of Muscari kerkis?

Asparagaceae

What are the uses of Muscari kerkis?

Muscari kerkis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

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-281699: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Karlén: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Karlén' in the authors string.