Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
boucheanum
ID:
708979

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) Asch.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 16: 192 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000708312



Common Names

  • Ornithogalum boucheanum
  • Boucheanum Ornithogalum
  • Bouche's Star of Bethlehem


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Synonyms

  • Honorius boucheanus (Kunth) Holub [unknown]
  • Myogalum boucheanum Kunth [unknown]
  • Ornithogalum nutans boucheanum (Kunth) K.Richt. [unknown]

Description

Ornithogalum boucheanum (also called Bouche's Star of Bethlehem, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It is native to Europe and North Africa. It prefers dry, sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ornithogalum boucheanum is used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ornithogalum boucheanum has white flowers with six petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, hard and round, and the seedlings have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ornithogalum boucheanum is a perennial plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to South Africa and can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C. It is also frost-tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It is not very tolerant of salt spray.

Where to Find Ornithogalum boucheanum

Ornithogalum boucheanum can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.

Ornithogalum boucheanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ornithogalum boucheanum?

Ornithogalum boucheanum

What is the common name of Ornithogalum boucheanum?

Boucheanum star of Bethlehem

What is the natural habitat of Ornithogalum boucheanum?

Ornithogalum boucheanum is native to the Mediterranean region.

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-283145: Based on the initial data import
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Paul Friedrich August Ascherson (1834-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Asch.' in the authors string.