Hyacinthoides hispanica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hispanica
ID:
664876
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mill.) Rothm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1944
Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 53: 14 (1944)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000664208
Common Names
- Hyacinthoides Hispanica
- Hispanica Hyacinthoides
- Spanish Hyacinthoides
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hyacinthoides hispanica (also called 'Spanish Bluebell', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asparagaceae family. It is native to the Iberian Peninsula and North Africa. It is a small herbaceous plant, growing up to 40 cm tall. It is found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Hyacinthoides hispanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, cough, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hyacinthoides hispanica has small, star-shaped flowers with six petals and a bell-shaped calyx. The flowers are usually blue, but can also be white, pink, or purple. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and spindly.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hyacinthoides hispanica is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 m tall. It is best grown in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Hyacinthoides hispanica
Hyacinthoides hispanica is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It can be found in tropical forests and moist deciduous forests.
Hyacinthoides hispanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hyacinthoides hispanica?
Hyacinthoides hispanica
What is the common name of Hyacinthoides hispanica?
Spanish Hyacinthoides
What is the natural habitat of Hyacinthoides hispanica?
It is found in tropical rainforests in India, Sri Lanka, and southern China
Species in the Hyacinthoides genus
Hyacinthoides aristidis, Hyacinthoides hispanica, Hyacinthoides italica, Hyacinthoides lingulata, Hyacinthoides massartiana, Hyacinthoides mauritanica, Hyacinthoides non-scripta, Hyacinthoides paivae, Hyacinthoides reverchonii, Hyacinthoides cedretorum, Hyacinthoides flahaultiana, Hyacinthoides ciliolata, Hyacinthoides kroumiriensis,
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-278549: Based on the initial data import
Philip Miller (1691-1771): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mill.' in the authors string.
Werner Rothmaler (1908-1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rothm.' in the authors string.