Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
mauritanica
ID:
664941

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schousb.) Speta

Source:
wcs

Year:
1987

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000664273

Common Names

  • Hyacinthoides mauritanica
  • Mauritanian Hyacinthoides
  • Mauritanian Bluebell

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Synonyms

  • Hyacinthoides mauritanica vincentina (Link & Hoffmanns.) S.Ortiz, Buján & Rodr.Oubiña [unknown]
  • Hyacinthoides vincentina (Link & Hoffmanns.) Rothm. [unknown]
  • Hyacinthoides vincentina transtagana Franco & Rocha Afonso [unknown]
  • Scilla alvesiana Welw. ex Rouy [unknown]
  • Scilla vincentina Link & Hoffmanns. [unknown]
  • Scilla mauritanica Schousb. [unknown]
  • Endymion vincentinus (Link & Hoffmanns.) Chouard [unknown]

Description

Hyacinthoides mauritanica (also called Bluebell, Spanish Bluebell, and Wood Hyacinth, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asparagaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in grasslands, woodlands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Hyacinthoides mauritanica 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 mauritanica has white, bell-shaped flowers with six petals. The seed is a small, black, three-sided nut. The seedlings have long, narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hyacinthoides mauritanica is a small, evergreen bulbous plant that can grow up to 30 cm in height. It prefers a warm, humid climate and can be propagated from seed or offsets. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in a sheltered spot. Offsets should be planted in a warm, humid environment and kept in a sheltered spot.

Where to Find Hyacinthoides mauritanica

Hyacinthoides mauritanica is native to North Africa and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Hyacinthoides mauritanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hyacinthoides mauritanica?

Hyacinthoides mauritanica

What are the common names of Hyacinthoides mauritanica?

Mauritanian Bluebell, Spanish Bluebell

Where is Hyacinthoides mauritanica native to?

Southern 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-278555: Based on the initial data import
Peter Schousboe (1766-1832): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schousb.' in the authors string.
Franz Speta (1941-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Speta' in the authors string.