Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
alpigenum
ID:
708681

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stapf

Source:
wcs

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Denkschr. Kaiserl. Akad. Wiss., Wien. Math.-Naturwiss. Kl. 50: 79 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000708014



Common Names

  • Ornithogalum alpigenum
  • Alpine Star-of-Bethlehem
  • Alpine Ornithogalum


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Description

Ornithogalum alpigenum (also called Alpine Star-of-Bethlehem, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region, where it is found in rocky, dry areas. It is a perennial herb that grows up to 40 cm tall, with narrow, linear leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Ornithogalum alpigenum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ornithogalum alpigenum is a white, star-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ornithogalum alpigenum can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial to full shade.

Where to Find Ornithogalum alpigenum

Ornithogalum alpigenum is native to Europe and can be found in the countries of Austria, France, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland.

Ornithogalum alpigenum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ornithogalum alpigenum?

Ornithogalum alpigenum

What is the common name of Ornithogalum alpigenum?

Alpine star-of-Bethlehem

What is the natural habitat of Ornithogalum alpigenum?

Ornithogalum alpigenum is native to Europe

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-283117: Based on the initial data import
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.