Muscari comosum
Muscari comosum, commonly known as Grape Hyacinth, is a charming perennial celebrated for its unique, grape-like flower clusters. Beyond its ornamental beauty in gardens, this plant holds traditional medicinal significance. Often utilized in herbal practices, it offers intriguing properties that continue to fascinate both botanists and holistic wellness enthusiasts.
- Scientific name: Muscari comosum
- Family: Asparagaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified in the order Asparagales and the family Asparagaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Muscari.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asparagales | WCVP |
| Family | Asparagaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Muscari | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, scientifically known as Muscari comosum, is recognized by several distinct common names across different languages and regions. In Poland, it is referred to as Szafirek miękkolistny, while in France, it is known as Muscari à toupet. Within the Catalan-speaking regions, it is called calabruixa grossa, and in Hungary, it goes by the name üstökös gyöngyike. Additionally, in the Basque language, this medicinal species is identified as Purrione.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pl | Szafirek miękkolistny | Wikidata |
| fr | Muscari à toupet | Wikidata |
| ca | calabruixa grossa | Wikidata |
| hu | üstökös gyöngyike | Wikidata |
| co | Purrione | Wikidata |
| la | Bulbus | Wikidata |
| de | Schopfige Traubenhyazinthe | Wikidata |
| cs | modřenec chocholatý | Wikidata |
| pcd | Pòrion`d agache | Wikidata |
| hsb | Kopičkata kitelnička | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad presence across several key regions within the European continent. In Northern Europe, its range extends through the landscapes of Denmark and Great Britain. Moving toward Middle Europe, the species can be found growing in the natural habitats of Austria. Its distribution also encompasses the territory of Belgium within the central part of the continent. Finally, the plant is well-established in the regions of Czechia and Slovakia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Netherlands | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland | WCVP |
Activities
Muscari comosum has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |