Ornithogalum benguellense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
benguellense
ID:
709756
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
wcs
Year:
1878
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 1: 248 (1878)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000709089
Common Names
- Ornithogalum benguellense
- Benguellense Ornithogalum
- Benguellense Ornithogalum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ornithogalum benguellense (also called Benguela Star-of-Bethlehem, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Africa. It has long, narrow leaves and clusters of white flowers. It grows in grasslands and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Ornithogalum benguellense is a popular ornamental plant with its white flowers and attractive foliage. It is often used as a ground cover or border plant, and is also suitable for container gardening. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in full sun or partial shade.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ornithogalum benguellense is a small, white flower with six petals. The seed is a small, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
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Ornithogalum benguellense is a bulbous perennial that can grow up to 30 cm tall. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Bulbs should be divided in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Ornithogalum benguellense
Ornithogalum benguellense can be found in Angola and Namibia.
Ornithogalum benguellense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ornithogalum benguellense?
Ornithogalum benguellense
What type of plant is Ornithogalum benguellense?
Ornithogalum benguellense is a perennial herb.
Where does Ornithogalum benguellense grow?
Ornithogalum benguellense is native to Angola.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-283225: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.