Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
collinum
ID:
707109

Status:
valid

Authors:
Guss.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (NAP, Neapolitano) 1825: 8 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000706442



Common Names

  • Ornithogalum collinum
  • Collin's Star of Bethlehem
  • Collin's Ornithogalum


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Synonyms

  • Ornithogalum comosum Sadler [illegitimate]
  • Ornithogalum exscapum collinum (Guss.) Stearn [unknown]
  • Ornithogalum tenuifolium bosniacum Beck [unknown]
  • Ornithogalum kochii saxatile (Vis.) Nyman [unknown]

Description

Ornithogalum collinum (also called Collin's Star of Bethlehem, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has long, narrow leaves and produces white flowers with yellow centers. It is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ornithogalum collinum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and coughs.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ornithogalum collinum sub. collinum
Ornithogalum collinum sub. rhodium Speta

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ornithogalum collinum has white star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ornithogalum collinum is an annual plant that is easily propagated from seed. It can be sown directly into the garden in spring or early summer, or started indoors in late winter. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Once established, Ornithogalum collinum is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Ornithogalum collinum

Ornithogalum collinum is native to the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Ornithogalum collinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ornithogalum collinum?

Ornithogalum collinum

What are the common names of Ornithogalum collinum?

Star of Bethlehem

What is the growth habit of Ornithogalum collinum?

It is an evergreen herb that grows up to 0.3 m tall

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,

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