Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
dubia
ID:
762088

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Guss.) Schult. & Schult.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 15 bis 7: 586 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000761421

Common Names

  • Dubious Bellevalia
  • Dubious Grape Hyacinth
  • Dubious Muscari

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Description

Bellevalia dubia (also called Dubious Bellevalia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Middle East and North Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a flowering stem that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Bellevalia dubia 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Bellevalia dubia sub. boissieri (Freyn) Feinbrun
Bellevalia dubia sub. hackelii (Freyn) Feinbrun
Bellevalia dubia sub. dubia

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bellevalia dubia is white and has 6 petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bellevalia dubia 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 dubia

Bellevalia dubia is native to the Mediterranean region.

Bellevalia dubia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bellevalia dubia?

Bellevalia dubia

What is the common name of Bellevalia dubia?

Dubious Bellevalia

Where is Bellevalia dubia 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-300423: Based on the initial data import
Josef August Schultes (1773-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.' in the authors string.
Giovanni Gussone (1787-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guss.' in the authors string.
Julius Hermann Schultes (1804-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.f.' in the authors string.