Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
sessiliflora
ID:
762183

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Viv.) Kunth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. 4: 309 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000761516

Common Names

  • Bellevalia sessiliflora
  • Sessiliflora Bellevalia
  • Bellevalia Sessiliflora

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Description

Bellevalia sessiliflora (also called 'Sessile-Flowered 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 sessiliflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and its flowers are often used in floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bellevalia sessiliflora 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 sessiliflora is a hardy perennial plant that can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. It can be grown from seed, but this is a slow process and the seedlings may not be true to type.

Where to Find Bellevalia sessiliflora

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

Bellevalia sessiliflora FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Bellevalia sessiliflora?

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

What is the ideal light for Bellevalia sessiliflora?

Bellevalia sessiliflora prefers bright, indirect light.

What is the ideal soil for Bellevalia sessiliflora?

Bellevalia sessiliflora 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-300510: Based on the initial data import
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Domenico Viviani (1772-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Viv.' in the authors string.