Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
chionophilum
ID:
707487

Status:
valid

Authors:
Holmboe

Source:
wcs

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Stud. Veg. Cyprus : 49 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000706820



Common Names

  • Ornithogalum chionophilum
  • Snowdrop Lily
  • White-Stemmed Star-of-Bethlehem


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Description

Ornithogalum chionophilum (also called Snowy Star-of-Bethlehem, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a tuberous rootstock and a single stem. It is native to Mexico and Central America and is found in open, disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ornithogalum chionophilum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, stomach ailments, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ornithogalum chionophilum has white flowers with six petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ornithogalum chionophilum is a perennial herb that is native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Ornithogalum chionophilum

Ornithogalum chionophilum is found in South Africa.

Ornithogalum chionophilum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ornithogalum chionophilum?

Ornithogalum chionophilum

What is the family of Ornithogalum chionophilum?

Hyacinthaceae

What is the common name of Ornithogalum chionophilum?

Snowy Star-of-Bethlehem

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-283000: Based on the initial data import
Jens Holmboe (1880-1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holmboe' in the authors string.