Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
conicum
ID:
705877

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jacq.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1791

Citation Micro:
Collectanea 3: 232 (1791)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000705210



Common Names

  • Ornithogalum conicum
  • Cone-shaped Ornithogalum
  • Conicum Ornithogalum


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Synonyms

  • Ornithogalum lacteum Jacq. [illegitimate]
  • Eliokarmos conicus (Jacq.) Mart.-Azorín, M.B.Crespo & Juan [unknown]

Description

Ornithogalum conicum (also called Star of Bethlehem, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has long, slender leaves and white star-shaped flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ornithogalum conicum is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as a laxative, and as an antiseptic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ornithogalum conicum sub. strictum (L.Bolus) Oberm.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ornithogalum conicum has white flowers with yellow centres, small seeds and seedlings that are greyish-green in colour.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ornithogalum conicum is a bulbous perennial that grows from 10-20 cm tall. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the bulbs or by seed. Seeds should be sown in autumn in a cold frame and planted out in spring.

Where to Find Ornithogalum conicum

Ornithogalum conicum is native to South Africa and is found in grassland and open woodland.

Ornithogalum conicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ornithogalum conicum?

Ornithogalum conicum

What is the common name of Ornithogalum conicum?

Cone-shaped Star of Bethlehem

What is the natural habitat of Ornithogalum conicum?

It is native to the Mediterranean region

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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