Bellevalia leucantha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leucantha
ID:
808511
Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Perss.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 150: 253 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000807845
Common Names
- Bellevalia leucantha
- Leucantha Bellevalia
- Tiny Bellevalia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bellevalia leucantha (also called White Bellevalia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the temperate regions of Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a flowering stem that can reach up to 1 meter in height. The flowers are white and bell-shaped. It is found in moist and shady areas, such as in the understory of temperate forests.
Uses & Benefits
Bellevalia leucantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for its attractive flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bellevalia leucantha is a star-shaped bloom with six petals, usually white or pale pink. The seed is a small, black, three-angled nut. The seedling is a small, grass-like plant.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bellevalia leucantha is a hardy, evergreen perennial that is native to South Africa. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Division can also be used to propagate this plant.
Where to Find Bellevalia leucantha
Bellevalia leucantha is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in southern Europe, northern Africa, and western Asia.
Bellevalia leucantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bellevalia leucantha?
Bellevalia leucantha
What is the common name of Bellevalia leucantha?
White-flowered Bellevalia
What is the natural habitat of Bellevalia leucantha?
Grasslands and open woodlands
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-346085: Based on the initial data import
Karin Persson (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Perss.' in the authors string.