Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
apiculatum
ID:
714011

Status:
valid

Authors:
Zahar.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France, Lett. Bot. 128: 306 (1981 publ. 1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000713344



Common Names

  • Pointed Star of Bethlehem
  • Star of Bethlehem
  • Pointed Ornithogalum


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Description

Ornithogalum apiculatum (also called Common star-of-Bethlehem, among many other common names) is a perennial herb of the family Asparagaceae. It is native to Europe and North Africa. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as thickets, forests, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ornithogalum apiculatum has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ornithogalum apiculatum is a perennial plant that prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by seed or division of the clumps.

Where to Find Ornithogalum apiculatum

Ornithogalum apiculatum can be found in Europe, Asia, and North Africa.

Ornithogalum apiculatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ornithogalum apiculatum?

Ornithogalum apiculatum

What type of plant is Ornithogalum apiculatum?

It is an herb

Where is Ornithogalum apiculatum native to?

It is native to China

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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