Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
concinnum
ID:
707035

Status:
valid

Authors:
Salisb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1796

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Stirp. Chap. Allerton : 240 (1796)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000706368



Common Names

  • Ornithogalum concinnum
  • Concinnum Ornithogalum
  • Concinnum


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Description

Ornithogalum concinnum (also called elegant star-of-Bethlehem, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae. It is native to South Africa and is found in moist habitats. It grows to a height of 0.5–1 m and has small, ovate leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Ornithogalum concinnum 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 concinnum has small, white flowers that are arranged in umbels. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ornithogalum concinnum is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -5°C (23°F). It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Where to Find Ornithogalum concinnum

Ornithogalum concinnum is native to tropical Africa, where it is found in Cameroon, Gabon, and Nigeria.

Ornithogalum concinnum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ornithogalum concinnum?

Ornithogalum concinnum

What is the common name of Ornithogalum concinnum?

Elegant star-of-Bethlehem

What is the natural habitat of Ornithogalum concinnum?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa

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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