Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
pulchellum
ID:
695400

Status:
valid

Authors:
Heldr. & Sart. ex Boiss.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. , ser. 2, 4: 109 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000694733



Common Names

  • Muscari pulchellum
  • Pretty Muscari
  • Pulchellum Muscari


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Synonyms

  • Botryanthus pulchellus (Heldr. & Sart. ex Boiss.) Jord. & Fourr. [unknown]
  • Muscari racemosum pulchellum (Heldr. & Sart.) Stoj. & Stef. [unknown]
  • Botryanthus lelievrii pulchellus (Heldr. & Sart.) Nyman [unknown]

Description

Muscari pulchellum (also called Grape Hyacinth, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands. It has narrow, linear leaves and blue, bell-shaped flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Muscari pulchellum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as to treat coughs and colds.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Muscari pulchellum sub. clepsydroides Karlén
Muscari pulchellum sub. pulchellum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Muscari pulchellum has small, blue flowers with six petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Muscari pulchellum is a perennial bulb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 0°F (-18°C). It needs regular watering during the growing season and should be fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Muscari pulchellum

Muscari pulchellum can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Italy, Spain, and Greece.

Muscari pulchellum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Muscari pulchellum?

Muscari pulchellum

What is the common name of Muscari pulchellum?

Grape hyacinth

What is the natural habitat of Muscari pulchellum?

Woodlands and meadows of Europe and Asia

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-281725: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Theodor von Heldreich (1822-1902): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heldr.' in the authors string.
Giovanni Battista Sartorelli (1780-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sart.' in the authors string.