Status:
valid
Authors:
(D.C.Stuart) Garbari
Source:
wcs
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Atti Soc. Tosc. Sci. Nat. Pisa, Mem. 77: 112 (1970 publ. 1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000714558
Common Names
- Pseudomuscari chalusicum
- Chalusicum Pseudomuscari
- Pseudomuscari Chalusicum
Synonyms
- Hyacinthella pseudomuscari (Boiss. & Buhse) Chouard [unknown]
- Hyacinthus pseudomuscari (Boiss. & Buhse) Baker [unknown]
- Muscari chalusicum D.C.Stuart [unknown]
- Muscari pseudomuscari (Boiss. & Buhse) Wendelbo [unknown]
- Bellevalia pseudomuscari Boiss. & Buhse [unknown]
Description
Pseudomuscari chalusicum (also called Chalusian Muscari, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 0.5 m high, with narrow leaves and blue flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in rocky and grassy slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Pseudomuscari chalusicum is used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pseudomuscari chalusicum has white, pink, or yellow flowers that are clustered together in umbels. The flowers are followed by woody, egg-shaped seed pods. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves that are oval in shape and have a toothed margin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pseudomuscari chalusicum is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Pseudomuscari chalusicum
Pseudomuscari chalusicum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the countries of Albania, Bulgaria, France, Greece, Italy, and Spain.
Pseudomuscari chalusicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pseudomuscari chalusicum?
Pseudomuscari chalusicum
What is the common name of Pseudomuscari chalusicum?
Chalus Groundsel
What is the habitat of Pseudomuscari chalusicum?
It is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woods
Species in the Pseudomuscari genus
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,