Ornithogalum amblyocarpum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amblyocarpum
ID:
772307
Status:
valid
Authors:
Zahar.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Rev. Roumaine Biol., Sér. Bot. 10(4): 290 (1965)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000771640
Common Names
- Ornithogalum Amblyocarpum
- Ornithogalum
- Amblyocarpum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ornithogalum amblyocarpum (also called Dull-fruited Ornithogalum, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Ornithogalum amblyocarpum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ornithogalum amblyocarpum has small, white flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ornithogalum amblyocarpum is a bulbous perennial native to South Africa. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by division of the bulbs or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring and the bulbs should be divided in the fall.
Where to Find Ornithogalum amblyocarpum
Ornithogalum amblyocarpum can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, and El Salvador.
Ornithogalum amblyocarpum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ornithogalum amblyocarpum?
Ornithogalum amblyocarpum
What are the common names of Ornithogalum amblyocarpum?
Star of Bethlehem, Amblyocarpum Star of Bethlehem
What is the natural habitat of Ornithogalum amblyocarpum?
It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes
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-310303: Based on the initial data import
Constantine Zahariadi (1901-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zahar.' in the authors string.