Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
azureum
ID:
715396

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Fenzl) Garbari & Greuter

Source:
wcs

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Taxon 19: 334 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000714729



Common Names

  • Pseudomuscari azureum
  • Azure Muscari
  • Pseudomuscari


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Synonyms

  • Hyacinthella azurea (Fenzl) Chouard [unknown]
  • Muscari azureum Fenzl [unknown]
  • Bellevalia azurea (Fenzl) Boiss. [unknown]
  • Muscari praecox Siehe [unknown]

Description

Pseudomuscari azureum (also called 'Azure Muscari', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Europe. It has small, narrow leaves and small white to pink flowers. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands in the eastern and southern parts of Europe.

Uses & Benefits

Pseudomuscari azureum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pseudomuscari azureum is a small, blue, five-petalled bloom. The seed is a small, hard, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseudomuscari azureum is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows to 1-2 m in height. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun to part shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and placed in a well-drained, sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Pseudomuscari azureum

Pseudomuscari azureum is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales and Victoria.

Pseudomuscari azureum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pseudomuscari azureum?

Pseudomuscari azureum

What is the common name of Pseudomuscari azureum?

Azure Pseudomuscari

What is the habitat of Pseudomuscari azureum?

Pseudomuscari azureum is found in heathland, shrubland, and woodlands in Western Australia.

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-283823: Based on the initial data import
Werner Greuter (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greuter' in the authors string.
Eduard Fenzl (1808-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fenzl' in the authors string.
Fabio Garbari (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garbari' in the authors string.