Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
armeniacum
ID:
709542

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , n.s., 11: 748 (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000708875



Common Names

  • Ornithogalum armeniacum
  • Armenian Ornithogalum
  • Ornithogalum


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Synonyms

  • Ornithogalum macedonicum Velen. [unknown]

Description

Ornithogalum armeniacum (also called Armenian 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 armeniacum 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 armeniacum 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 armeniacum 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 armeniacum

Ornithogalum armeniacum can be found in Turkey.

Ornithogalum armeniacum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ornithogalum armeniacum?

Ornithogalum armeniacum

What type of plant is Ornithogalum armeniacum?

Ornithogalum armeniacum is a bulb

What is the common name of Ornithogalum armeniacum?

Ornithogalum armeniacum is also known as Armenian 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,

References