Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1846
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 7: 109 (1846)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000761416
Common Names
- Dense-Flowered Bellevalia
- Dense-Flowered Grape Hyacinth
- Dense-Flowered Muscari
Description
Bellevalia densiflora (also called Dense-flowered Bellevalia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Turkey. It is a perennial herb, growing up to 30 cm in height, with a rosette of basal leaves and a spike of small, bell-shaped flowers. It is found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Bellevalia densiflora is an ornamental plant that is often used as a border plant or in rock gardens. It is also used as a hedge or screen plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bellevalia densiflora has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bellevalia densiflora is a hardy perennial that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the fall or spring in a cold frame or greenhouse.
Where to Find Bellevalia densiflora
Bellevalia densiflora is native to the Mediterranean region.
Bellevalia densiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bellevalia densiflora?
Bellevalia densiflora
What is the common name of Bellevalia densiflora?
Dense-flowered Bellevalia
Where is Bellevalia densiflora native to?
Greece
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,