Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
romana
ID:
762175

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Sweet

Source:
wcs

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Hort. Brit. : 419 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000761508

Common Names

  • Bellevalia romana
  • Romana Bellevalia
  • Bellevalia Romana

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Description

Bellevalia romana (also called 'Roman Hyacinth', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, bell-shaped flowers that are usually blue, pink, or white in color and grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Bellevalia romana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and its flowers are often used in floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bellevalia romana has small, white flowers with a yellow centre. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small, green and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bellevalia romana is a small, perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate and cultivate, as it can be grown from seeds or from cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a shallow tray filled with moist soil and kept in a warm, bright location. Cuttings can be taken from the stems and planted in a container filled with well-draining soil. The container should be placed in a bright, sunny location.

Where to Find Bellevalia romana

Bellevalia romana can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, and Israel.

Bellevalia romana FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Bellevalia romana?

Bellevalia romana prefers temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C)

What is the ideal light for Bellevalia romana?

Bellevalia romana prefers bright, indirect light.

What is the ideal soil for Bellevalia romana?

Bellevalia romana prefers a well-draining, sandy soil.

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Robert Sweet (1783-1835): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sweet' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:531855-1: Based on the initial data import