Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
turcicum
ID:
809923

Status:
valid

Authors:
Uysal, Ertugrul & Dural

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 154: 233 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000809257



Common Names

  • Muscari turcicum
  • Turk's Muscari
  • Turk Muscari


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Description

Muscari turcicum (also called Turkish Grape Hyacinth, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Turkey. It is a small, bulbous perennial with a single, erect stem and a single, erect leaf. It grows in grasslands, usually at elevations of 1000–1500 m.

Uses & Benefits

Muscari turcicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Muscari turcicum is a small, bell-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a white center. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Muscari turcicum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soils.

Where to Find Muscari turcicum

Muscari turcicum can be found in Turkey, Syria, and Lebanon.

Muscari turcicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Muscari turcicum?

Muscari turcicum

What is the common name of Muscari turcicum?

Turcicum

What type of plant is Muscari turcicum?

Perennial

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

Tuna Uysal: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Uysal' in the authors string.
Kuddisi Ertuğrul: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ertugrul' in the authors string.
Hüseyin Dural: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dural' in the authors string.