Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
comosum
ID:
707089

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1756

Citation Micro:
Cent. Pl. II : 15 (1756)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000706422



Common Names

  • Ornithogalum comosum
  • Comosum Ornithogalum
  • Comosum


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Synonyms

  • Ornithogalum contortum Ten. [unknown]
  • Ornithogalum comosum contortum (Ten.) Nyman [unknown]

Description

Ornithogalum comosum (also called Star of Bethlehem, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to South Africa. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a single stem with a cluster of white star-shaped flowers. It prefers moist soils and is found in grasslands and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ornithogalum comosum 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ornithogalum comosum has small white flowers that are star-shaped and have six petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have long, thin, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ornithogalum comosum is best propagated by division in spring. It is best grown in a sunny location in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Ornithogalum comosum

Ornithogalum comosum can be found in South Africa.

Ornithogalum comosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ornithogalum comosum?

Ornithogalum comosum

What is the common name of Ornithogalum comosum?

Plume Ornithogalum

What is the natural habitat of Ornithogalum comosum?

Grassy meadows and open woodlands

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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