Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
demirizianum
ID:
714182

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Malyer & Koyuncu

Source:
wcs

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Turkish J. Bot. 13: 301 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000713515



Common Names

  • Star of Bethlehem
  • Chincherinchee
  • Ornithogalum


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Synonyms

  • Honorius demirizianus (H.Malyer & Koyuncu) Mart.-Azorín, M.B.Crespo & Juan [unknown]

Description

Ornithogalum demirizianum (also called Demiriz Star of Bethlehem, among many other common names) is a perennial herb of the family Asparagaceae. It is native to Turkey and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ornithogalum demirizianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds, as well as in bouquets and floral arrangements. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it is believed to have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ornithogalum demirizianum has small white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a short hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ornithogalum demirizianum is a perennial plant that prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by seed or division of the clumps.

Where to Find Ornithogalum demirizianum

Ornithogalum demirizianum can be found in the deserts of Central Asia.

Ornithogalum demirizianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ornithogalum demirizianum?

Ornithogalum demirizianum

What is the common name of Ornithogalum demirizianum?

Demiriz Star of Bethlehem

What is the natural habitat of Ornithogalum demirizianum?

Dry grasslands, steppes, and rocky slopes

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-283667: Based on the initial data import
Mehmet Koyuncu (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Koyuncu' in the authors string.