Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
pallens
ID:
715154

Status:
valid

Authors:
(M.Bieb.) Garbari

Source:
wcs

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Atti Soc. Tosc. Sci. Nat. Pisa, Mem. 77: 112 (1970 publ. 1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000714487



Common Names

  • Pale Grape Hyacinth
  • Pale Muscari
  • Pale Grape Muscari


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Synonyms

  • Hyacinthus pallens M.Bieb. [unknown]
  • Muscari stoloniferum Kharkev. [unknown]
  • Muscari pallens (M.Bieb.) Fisch. [unknown]
  • Scilla dalmatica J.Presl ex Avé-Lall. [unknown]
  • Bellevalia pallens (M.Bieb.) Vis. [unknown]
  • Botryanthus pallens (M.Bieb.) Kunth [unknown]

Description

Pseudomuscari pallens (also called Pale Muscari, among many other common names) is an upright perennial that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It has a dense, spreading crown and small, oval-shaped leaves. It is native to Europe, and is found in meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Pseudomuscari pallens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and to stabilize sandy soils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pseudomuscari pallens is a small, white, 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 pallens is an easy-to-grow bulbous perennial that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It is drought tolerant once established and can be propagated by seed or division in spring.

Where to Find Pseudomuscari pallens

Pseudomuscari pallens is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the countries of Albania, Bulgaria, France, Greece, Italy, and Spain.

Pseudomuscari pallens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pseudomuscari pallens?

Pseudomuscari pallens

What is the common name of Pseudomuscari pallens?

Pale Muscari

What is the natural habitat of Pseudomuscari pallens?

Pseudomuscari pallens is native to Europe and is found in grasslands and meadows

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-283788: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich August Marschall von Bieberstein (1768-1826): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Bieb.' in the authors string.
Fabio Garbari (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garbari' in the authors string.