Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Ortiz & Rodr.Oubiña
Source:
wcs
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 202: 113 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000664317
Common Names
- Paiva's Bluebell
- Paiva's Wood Hyacinth
- Paiva's Common Bluebell
Description
Hyacinthoides paivae (also called Spanish Bluebell, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant native to the Iberian Peninsula and North Africa. It has long, linear leaves and produces blue, bell-shaped flowers in the spring. It is commonly found in woodlands, meadows, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Hyacinthoides paivae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hyacinthoides paivae has small, star-shaped, blue flowers with six petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hyacinthoides paivae can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn and planted in a sandy soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Hyacinthoides paivae
Hyacinthoides paivae is native to Europe and North Africa.
Hyacinthoides paivae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hyacinthoides paivae?
Hyacinthoides paivae
What is the natural habitat of Hyacinthoides paivae?
Hyacinthoides paivae is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.
What are the uses of Hyacinthoides paivae?
Hyacinthoides paivae is used in traditional medicine and as an ornamental plant.
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,