Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
massayanum
ID:
922617

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Grunert

Source:
wcs

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Gartenwelt 35: 205 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921952



Common Names

  • Muscari massayanum
  • Massayan Muscari
  • Massayan Muscari-grass


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Description

Muscari massayanum (also called Massayan grape hyacinth, among many other common names) is an evergreen bulbous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It has long, narrow leaves and small, blue flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Muscari massayanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Muscari massayanum has small, yellow flowers with red spots. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two leaves that are lanceolate in shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Muscari massayanum is a bulbous perennial native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by dividing the bulbs in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, though this is more difficult.

Where to Find Muscari massayanum

Muscari massayanum can be found in Turkey.

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-467573: Based on the initial data import
Christian Grunert (1900-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Grunert' in the authors string.