Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
reverchonii
ID:
665019

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Degen & Hervier) Speta

Source:
wcs

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Phyton (Horn) 26: 288 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000664351

Common Names

  • Reverchon's Hyacinth
  • Bluebell
  • English Bluebell

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Synonyms

  • Scilla reverchonii Degen & Hervier [unknown]
  • Endymion reverchonii (Degen & Hervier) Breistr. [unknown]
  • Scilla reverchonii Degen & Herv.-Bass [deprecated]

Description

Hyacinthoides reverchonii (also called Spanish Bluebells, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in rocky habitats. It is a perennial herb with linear leaves and bell-shaped blue flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Hyacinthoides reverchonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, parks, and other public spaces. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hyacinthoides reverchonii 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elaeocarpus seringii is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree native to tropical Asia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature wood and rooted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Once established, Elaeocarpus seringii should be grown in full sun and in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Hyacinthoides reverchonii

Hyacinthoides reverchonii can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey, and in North Africa.

Hyacinthoides reverchonii FAQ

What is the common name of Hyacinthoides reverchonii?

Reverchon's Bluebell

What is the scientific name of Hyacinthoides reverchonii?

Hyacinthoides reverchonii

What is the natural habitat of Hyacinthoides reverchonii?

Forests in Europe

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-278562: Based on the initial data import
Árpád von Degen (1866-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Degen' in the authors string.
Gabriel Marie Joseph Hervier-Basson (1846-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hervier' in the authors string.
Franz Speta (1941-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Speta' in the authors string.