Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
anatolicum
ID:
714022

Status:
valid

Authors:
Zahar.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France, Lett. Bot. 128: 308 (1981 publ. 1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000713355



Common Names

  • Anatolian Star of Bethlehem
  • Star of Bethlehem
  • Anatolian Ornithogalum


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Description

Ornithogalum anatolicum (also called Anatolian 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 and is found in rocky habitats. It has small white flowers and narrow, linear leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Ornithogalum anatolicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ornithogalum anatolicum is white with a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedling is a small, white-green plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ornithogalum anatolicum is a perennial bulbous plant native to Turkey and the Caucasus. It can be propagated by division of the bulbs or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It should be planted in the fall and will bloom in the spring.

Where to Find Ornithogalum anatolicum

Ornithogalum anatolicum can be found in Turkey and the Caucasus region.

Ornithogalum anatolicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ornithogalum anatolicum?

Ornithogalum anatolicum

What is the family of Ornithogalum anatolicum?

Asparagaceae

Where is Ornithogalum anatolicum native to?

Turkey

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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