Status:
valid
Authors:
(Miscz.) E.Wulff
Source:
wcs
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Fl. Taurica 1(3): 56 (1930)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000761464
Common Names
- Bellevalia lipskyi
- Lipskyi Bellevalia
- Bellevalia Lipskyi
Description
Bellevalia lipskyi (also called Lipsky's 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 lipskyi is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a source of fiber for making rope and mats.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bellevalia lipskyi has small, white flowers with a yellow centre. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small, green and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bellevalia lipskyi can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It is best to water it regularly during the growing season and to keep the soil moist but not soggy.
Where to Find Bellevalia lipskyi
Bellevalia lipskyi is native to the Mediterranean region.
Bellevalia lipskyi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bellevalia lipskyi?
Bellevalia lipskyi
What is the common name of Bellevalia lipskyi?
Lipsky's Bellevalia
Where is Bellevalia lipskyi native to?
Israel
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,