Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
britteniae
ID:
709275

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.M.Leight. ex Oberm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 12: 352 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000708608



Common Names

  • Britten's Star of Bethlehem
  • Britten's Star of Bethlehem
  • Britten's Star of Bethlehem


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Description

Ornithogalum britteniae (also called Britten's Ornithogalum, among many other common names) is a succulent plant, up to 1 m tall, with white flowers. It is native to Mexico, and is found in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ornithogalum britteniae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ornithogalum britteniae has white, star-shaped flowers with six petals and a yellow center. The flowers are borne in clusters on the ends of the stems. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ornithogalum britteniae can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in spring or summer and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, bright location with plenty of airflow.

Where to Find Ornithogalum britteniae

Ornithogalum britteniae can be found in South Africa.

Ornithogalum britteniae FAQ

What is the best soil for Ornithogalum britteniae?

Ornithogalum britteniae prefers well-draining soil with a slightly acidic pH.

How much light does Ornithogalum britteniae need?

Ornithogalum britteniae needs bright, indirect light.

How often should Ornithogalum britteniae be watered?

Ornithogalum britteniae should be watered when the top inch of soil is dry.

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

Anna Amelia Obermeyer (1907-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oberm.' in the authors string.
Frances Margaret Leighton (1909-2006): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.M.Leight.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:539078-1: Based on the initial data import