Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
alatum
ID:
708014

Status:
valid

Authors:
Turrill

Source:
wcs

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1937: 83 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000707347



Common Names

  • Alatum Ornithogalum
  • Winged Star of Bethlehem
  • Winged Star


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Description

Ornithogalum alatum (also called African Star of Bethlehem, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has narrow, grass-like leaves and white star-shaped flowers. It grows in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ornithogalum alatum is a low-growing, spreading shrub with white flowers. It is often used as a ground cover in gardens, and its flowers attract bees and other beneficial insects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ornithogalum alatum has white flowers with six petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ornithogalum alatum is a hardy, drought tolerant plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a sunny position. Division can be done in spring or summer and should be taken from healthy, non-flowering stems.

Where to Find Ornithogalum alatum

Ornithogalum alatum can be found in South Africa, in the provinces of Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and Northern Cape.

Ornithogalum alatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ornithogalum alatum?

Ornithogalum alatum

What is the common name of Ornithogalum alatum?

Winged Star-of-Bethlehem

What is the natural habitat of Ornithogalum alatum?

It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands

Species in the Ornithogalum genus

Ornithogalum exaratum, Ornithogalum esterhuyseniae, Ornithogalum exscapum, Ornithogalum fimbrimarginatum, Ornithogalum conicum, Ornithogalum fischerianum, Ornithogalum fimbriatum, Ornithogalum constrictum, Ornithogalum imereticum, Ornithogalum hispidum, Ornithogalum hyrcanum, Ornithogalum inclusum, Ornithogalum graminifolium, Ornithogalum gugliae, Ornithogalum gussonei, Ornithogalum hajastanum, Ornithogalum hallii, Ornithogalum iraqense, Ornithogalum kurdicum, Ornithogalum libanoticum, Ornithogalum lanceolatum, Ornithogalum bungei, Ornithogalum juncifolium, Ornithogalum fuscescens, Ornithogalum gambosanum, Ornithogalum concinnum, Ornithogalum comosum, Ornithogalum collinum, Ornithogalum capillaris, Ornithogalum graciliflorum, Ornithogalum gracillimum, Ornithogalum geniculatum, Ornithogalum chionophilum, Ornithogalum cernuum, Ornithogalum alatum, Ornithogalum gregorianum, Ornithogalum longicollum, Ornithogalum dolichopharynx, Ornithogalum fissurisedulum, Ornithogalum campanulatum, Ornithogalum verae, Ornithogalum leeupoortense, Ornithogalum namaquanulum, Ornithogalum hispidulum, Ornithogalum aetfatense, Ornithogalum synadelphicum, Ornithogalum mater-familias, Ornithogalum adseptentrionesvergentulum, Ornithogalum ciliiferum, Ornithogalum rotatum,

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,

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