Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
nervosa
ID:
664719

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bertol.) Chouard

Source:
wcs

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. , sér. 2, 3: 178 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000664051

Common Names

  • Hyacinthella
  • Nervosa
  • Hyacinth

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Synonyms

  • Hyacinthus exsculptus Baker [unknown]
  • Hyacinthus haynei Baker [unknown]
  • Hyacinthus nervosus Bertol. [unknown]
  • Bellevalia aleppica Boiss. [unknown]
  • Bellevalia haynei (Baker) Boiss. [unknown]
  • Bellevalia nervosa (Bertol.) Boiss. [unknown]

Description

Hyacinthella nervosa (also called Persian Hyacinth, among many other common names) is a small perennial herb that grows up to 10 cm tall. It is native to the Middle East and Central Asia and is commonly found in dry grasslands and open woodlands. The plant has small, white flowers and narrow, linear leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Hyacinthella nervosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hyacinthella nervosa is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hyacinthella nervosa is a small, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Hyacinthella nervosa

Hyacinthella nervosa can be found in Iran.

Hyacinthella nervosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hyacinthella nervosa?

Hyacinthella nervosa

What is the common name of Hyacinthella nervosa?

Nervous Hyacinth

What is the natural habitat of Hyacinthella nervosa?

Woodlands, meadows, and grasslands

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-278534: Based on the initial data import
Antonio Bertoloni (1775-1869): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bertol.' in the authors string.
Pierre Chouard (1903-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chouard' in the authors string.