Muscari macbeathianum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macbeathianum
ID:
691872
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kit Tan
Source:
wcs
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Herbertia 44: 26 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000691205
Common Names
- Muscari macbeathianum
- Grape Hyacinth
- MacBeath's Grape Hyacinth
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Muscari macbeathianum (also called MacBeath's Grape Hyacinth, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae. It is a bulbous perennial, up to 20 cm tall, with blue or white flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Muscari macbeathianum is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomach problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Muscari macbeathianum has small, blue-violet flowers with six petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Muscari macbeathianum can be propagated through seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be dug up and divided into sections, each with a few roots attached. The sections should then be replanted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Muscari macbeathianum
Muscari macbeathianum can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.
Muscari macbeathianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Muscari macbeathianum?
Muscari macbeathianum
What type of plant is Muscari macbeathianum?
It is a bulbous perennial
Where does Muscari macbeathianum grow?
It is native to the Caucasus region
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-281315: Based on the initial data import
Kit Tan (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kit Tan' in the authors string.