Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
macrocarpum
ID:
696371

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sweet

Source:
wcs

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Brit. Fl. Gard. 3: t. 210 (1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000695704



Common Names

  • Muscari macrocarpum
  • Large-fruited Muscari
  • Muscari


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Synonyms

  • Muscarimia macrocarpa (Sweet) Garbari [unknown]
  • Muscarimia flava (Ker Gawl.) Garbari [unknown]
  • Muscari creticum (Baker) N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Muscari luteum Tod. ex Nyman [unknown]
  • Muscari moschatum creticum Baker [unknown]
  • Muscari moschatum flavum Ker Gawl. [unknown]

Description

Muscari macrocarpum (also called Giant Grape Hyacinth, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial, typically growing up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Europe and western Asia. It is found in grassy meadows, woodlands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Muscari macrocarpum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Muscari macrocarpum is small and blue with six petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and long with a yellowish-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Muscari macrocarpum is a bulbous plant that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or early summer.

Where to Find Muscari macrocarpum

Muscari macrocarpum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the wild in Turkey, Greece, and the Middle East.

Muscari macrocarpum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Muscari macrocarpum?

Muscari macrocarpum

What are the common names of Muscari macrocarpum?

Grape hyacinth

What is the natural habitat of Muscari macrocarpum?

Woodlands, meadows, and grassy areas

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-281835: Based on the initial data import
Robert Sweet (1783-1835): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sweet' in the authors string.