Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
balansae
ID:
710022

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 5: 222 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000709355



Common Names

  • Balansae Star of Bethlehem
  • Balansae Ornithogalum
  • Balansae Star Flower


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Synonyms

  • Ornithogalum schmalhausenii Albov [unknown]
  • Ornithogalum balansae stenophyllum Albov [unknown]

Description

Ornithogalum balansae (also called Balansa's Star-of-Bethlehem, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with white flowers. It is native to Spain and is found in rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ornithogalum balansae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for birds and other wildlife. The flowers are edible and can be used in salads and other dishes. The leaves and bark can be used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ornithogalum balansae has white, star-shaped flowers with six petals and a long, slender stem. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ornithogalum balansae is a hardy perennial that is easy to propagate from seed. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by cuttings taken in the summer. It is also possible to propagate Ornithogalum balansae from root cuttings taken in the fall.

Where to Find Ornithogalum balansae

Ornithogalum balansae can be found in Spain and Portugal.

Ornithogalum balansae FAQ

What are the common names of Ornithogalum balansae?

Common names of Ornithogalum balansae include Balansa's Star of Bethlehem and Balansa's Star of Bethlehem.

What is the native range of Ornithogalum balansae?

Ornithogalum balansae is native to Europe and North Africa.

What are the uses of Ornithogalum balansae?

Ornithogalum balansae is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant.

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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