Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
deltoideum
ID:
709393

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 13: 281 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000708726



Common Names

  • Deltoideum Ornithogalum
  • Deltoideum Star of Bethlehem
  • Deltoideum Ornithogalum


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Description

Ornithogalum deltoideum (also called Delta Star-of-Bethlehem, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has white, star-shaped flowers and linear leaves. It grows in moist soils, along streams, and in wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Ornithogalum deltoideum is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ornithogalum deltoideum has small white flowers with six petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small, triangular-shaped and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ornithogalum deltoideum can be propagated by seed or division. It should be planted in well-draining soil and in a location that receives partial to full sun. Water regularly and fertilize once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Ornithogalum deltoideum

Ornithogalum deltoideum is native to the Mediterranean region.

Ornithogalum deltoideum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ornithogalum deltoideum?

Ornithogalum deltoideum

What is the common name of Ornithogalum deltoideum?

Delta Star of Bethlehem

What is the natural habitat of Ornithogalum deltoideum?

Grasslands, 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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