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Bellevalia sessiliflora

Bellevalia sessiliflora (Viv.) Kunth
Bellevalia sessiliflora
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Bellevalia sessiliflora is a species in the genus Bellevalia, belonging to the Asparagaceae family. It was first described in 1843 by Kunth, with the original name by Viv. This plant is native to Egypt and Libya.

Description

Bellevalia sessiliflora is a member of the Asparagaceae family, a group of flowering plants that includes many bulbous and herbaceous species. The species is found in the regions of Egypt and Libya, where it grows in its natural habitat. The name was first published in 1843 by Kunth, based on the original work of Viv. This species is part of the genus Bellevalia, which is known for its small, often bulbous plants with showy flowers. The specific epithet 'sessiliflora' refers to the sessile flowers characteristic of this species. The genus Bellevalia is distributed across the Mediterranean region and parts of the Middle East.

Distribution

Egypt · Libya

Synonyms

Hyacinthus capitatusHyacinthus sessiliflorusMuscari ciliatumMuscari sessiliflorum

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