Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
euxinum
ID:
710230

Status:
valid

Authors:
Speta

Source:
wcs

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Candollea 45: 448 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000709563



Common Names

  • Ornithogalum euxinum
  • Black Sea Star of Bethlehem
  • Euxine Star of Bethlehem


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Synonyms

  • Ornithogalum byzantinum Azn. [illegitimate]
  • Ornithogalum euxinum proliferum Speta [unknown]

Description

Ornithogalum euxinum (also called Black Sea Star of Bethlehem, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with dark green, strap-like leaves and star-shaped white flowers. It is native to the Black Sea region and prefers well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is drought and frost tolerant and is a popular choice for gardens and parks.

Uses & Benefits

Ornithogalum euxinum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as it produces attractive flowers. It is also used as a hedge or screen plant, and can be used to attract birds to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Ornithogalum euxinum is a white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, brown, flattened ovoid. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ornithogalum euxinum is an evergreen perennial that grows up to 30 cm (12 in) tall and wide. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun exposure. Propagation is best done from seed sown in spring or summer. The seeds should be sown in a moist potting mix and kept in a warm, sunny spot until they have germinated.

Where to Find Ornithogalum euxinum

Ornithogalum euxinum is native to Europe and can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Ornithogalum euxinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ornithogalum euxinum?

Ornithogalum euxinum

What is the common name of Ornithogalum euxinum?

Black Sea Star of Bethlehem

Where is Ornithogalum euxinum native to?

Eastern Europe

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-283272: Based on the initial data import
Franz Speta (1941-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Speta' in the authors string.