Status:
valid
Authors:
Pinar, Eroglu & Fidan
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 270: 129 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346407
Common Names
- Bellevalia behcetii
- Behcet's Bellevalia
- Behcet's Snake's Head
Description
Bellevalia behcetii (also called 'Behcet's Bellevalia', among many other common names) is a terrestrial plant native to Turkey. It has small, oval leaves and produces small, yellow-green flowers. It is found in dry, temperate forests, often growing in open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Bellevalia behcetii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bellevalia behcetii has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, delicate stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bellevalia behcetii is a slow-growing, terrestrial plant found in wet forests of South America. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Cultivation should be done in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy.
Where to Find Bellevalia behcetii
Bellevalia behcetii can be found in the south-east of Turkey.
Bellevalia behcetii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bellevalia behcetii?
Bellevalia behcetii
What is the common name of Bellevalia behcetii?
Bellevalia
What type of plant is Bellevalia behcetii?
Herb
Species in the Bellevalia genus
Bellevalia anatolica,
Bellevalia assadii,
Bellevalia aucheri,
Bellevalia brevipedicellata,
Bellevalia ciliata,
Bellevalia clusiana,
Bellevalia crassa,
Bellevalia cyanopoda,
Bellevalia cyrenaica,
Bellevalia decolorans,
Bellevalia densiflora,
Bellevalia desertorum,
Bellevalia douinii,
Bellevalia dubia,
Bellevalia edirnensis,
Bellevalia eigii,
Bellevalia feinbrunae,
Bellevalia flexuosa,
Bellevalia fominii,
Bellevalia galitensis,
Bellevalia glauca,
Bellevalia gracilis,
Bellevalia hermonis,
Bellevalia heweri,
Bellevalia hyacinthoides,
Bellevalia koeiei,
Bellevalia kurdistanica,
Bellevalia lipskyi,
Bellevalia longipes,
Bellevalia longistyla,
Bellevalia macrobotrys,
Bellevalia mathewii,
Bellevalia mauritanica,
Bellevalia modesta,
Bellevalia montana,
Bellevalia mosheovii,
Bellevalia multicolor,
Bellevalia nivalis,
Bellevalia olivieri,
Bellevalia palmyrensis,
Bellevalia paradoxa,
Bellevalia parva,
Bellevalia rixii,
Bellevalia romana,
Bellevalia salaheidii,
Bellevalia saviczii,
Bellevalia sessiliflora,
Bellevalia shiraziana,
Bellevalia sitiaca,
Bellevalia speciosa,
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
Mehmet Fidan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fidan' in the authors string.