Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
arabicum
ID:
709505

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 307 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000708838



Common Names

  • Ornithogalum arabicum
  • Arabian Ornithogalum
  • Ornithogalum


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Synonyms

  • Caruelia algeriensis Jord. [unknown]
  • Caruelia arabica (L.) Parl. [unknown]
  • Caruelia hipponensis Jord. [unknown]
  • Caruelia macrocoma Jord. [unknown]
  • Caruelia ochroleuca Jord. [unknown]
  • Caruelia stenopetala Jord. [unknown]
  • Loncomelos latifolium (L.) Raf. [unknown]
  • Melomphis patens Raf. [unknown]
  • Melomphis arabica (L.) Raf. [unknown]
  • Myanthe arabica (L.) Salisb. [unknown]
  • Ornithogalum latifolium L. [unknown]
  • Ornithogalum corymbosum Ruiz & Pav. [illegitimate]
  • Ornithogalum speciosum Salisb. [unknown]
  • Stellaris latifolia (L.) Moench [unknown]
  • Eliokarmos aureum Raf. [unknown]
  • Eustachys latifolia (L.) Salisb. [unknown]
  • Ornithogalum arabicum algeriense (Jord.) Maire [unknown]
  • Ornithogalum arabicum hipponense (Jord.) Maire [unknown]
  • Ornithogalum arabicum ochroleucum (Jord.) Maire & Weiller [unknown]
  • Ornithogalum arabicum stenopetalum (Jord.) Maire & Weiller [unknown]
  • Ornithogalum arabicum macrocomum (Jord.) Maire & Weiller [unknown]

Description

Ornithogalum arabicum (also called Arabian Star of Bethlehem, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, white flowers and linear leaves. It is found in dry, rocky areas, such as hillsides and cliffs.

Uses & Benefits

Ornithogalum arabicum is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and digestive issues. It is also used as an astringent and antiseptic. It can also be used as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ornithogalum arabicum has small, white, star-shaped flowers with six petals and six sepals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ornithogalum arabicum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil and kept moist. Division can be done in the spring or fall. Plants should be divided every 3-4 years to maintain vigor.

Where to Find Ornithogalum arabicum

Ornithogalum arabicum is native to the Middle East and can be found in rocky hillsides and open woodlands.

Ornithogalum arabicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ornithogalum arabicum?

Ornithogalum arabicum

What type of plant is Ornithogalum arabicum?

Ornithogalum arabicum is a bulb

What is the common name of Ornithogalum arabicum?

Ornithogalum arabicum is also known as Arabian Star of Bethlehem

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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