Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
mirum
ID:
691795

Status:
valid

Authors:
Speta

Source:
wcs

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Phyton (Horn) 29: 107 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000691128



Common Names

  • Muscari mirum
  • Mirum Muscari
  • Muscari Mirum


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Description

Muscari mirum (also called Mirum Grape Hyacinth, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial native to Southeast Asia. It has a clumping habit and is usually found in grasslands, as well as in disturbed habitats. The leaves are linear, and the flowers are blue and fragrant.

Uses & Benefits

Muscari mirum is an ornamental plant used in landscaping. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and sore throat.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Muscari mirum has small, bell-shaped flowers that are arranged in a raceme. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves that are ovate in shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Muscari mirum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Division should be done in spring or summer. It prefers partial shade to full shade.

Where to Find Muscari mirum

Muscari mirum can be found in the temperate forests of Europe.

Muscari mirum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Muscari mirum?

Muscari mirum

What type of plant is Muscari mirum?

A bulbous perennial

Where is Muscari mirum native to?

Southwestern Europe

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-281308: Based on the initial data import
Franz Speta (1941-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Speta' in the authors string.