Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
bourgaeanum
ID:
708857

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jord. & Fourr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Brev. Pl. Nov. 1: 52 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000708190



Common Names

  • Ornithogalum bourgaeanum
  • Bourgae's Star-of-Bethlehem
  • Bourgae's Ornithogalum


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Synonyms

  • Ornithogalum alpestre Jord. & Fourr. [unknown]
  • Ornithogalum rigidulum Jord. & Fourr. [unknown]
  • Ornithogalum propinquum Jord. & Fourr. [unknown]
  • Ornithogalum umbellatum monticola (Jord. & Fourr.) O.Bolòs & Vigo [unknown]
  • Ornithogalum monticola Jord. & Fourr. [unknown]
  • Ornithogalum kochii monticola (Jord. & Fourr.) Peruzzi [unknown]
  • Ornithogalum tenuifolium monticola (Jord. & Fourr.) Rouy [unknown]
  • Ornithogalum orthophyllum monticola (Jord. & Fourr.) O.Bolòs & al. [unknown]
  • Ornithogalum tenuifolium propinquum Rouy [unknown]
  • Ornithogalum umbellatum nevadense Willk. [unknown]

Description

Ornithogalum bourgaeanum (also called 'Bourgae's Star-of-Bethlehem', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1.5m in height. It is native to Europe and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ornithogalum bourgaeanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ornithogalum bourgaeanum has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ornithogalum bourgaeanum is a small perennial plant native to South Africa. It grows up to 60 cm tall and has narrow, grass-like leaves. It produces white flowers with yellow centers in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division.

Where to Find Ornithogalum bourgaeanum

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

Ornithogalum bourgaeanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ornithogalum bourgaeanum?

Ornithogalum bourgaeanum

What is the common name of Ornithogalum bourgaeanum?

Bourgae's star-of-Bethlehem

What is the habitat of Ornithogalum bourgaeanum?

Grassy areas

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-283133: Based on the initial data import
Claude Thomas Alexis Jordan (1814-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jord.' in the authors string.
Jules Pierre Fourreau (1844-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fourr.' in the authors string.