Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
exaratum
ID:
705768

Status:
valid

Authors:
Zahar.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Goulandris 3: 67 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000705101



Common Names

  • Ornithogalum Exaratum
  • Exaratum Ornithogalum
  • Ornithogalum Scraped


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Description

Ornithogalum exaratum (also called Star-of-Bethlehem, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial native to the Mediterranean region. It has white flowers with yellow centers and grows in moist, well-drained soils. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ornithogalum exaratum 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ornithogalum exaratum 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 exaratum

Ornithogalum exaratum is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and scrublands.

Ornithogalum exaratum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ornithogalum exaratum?

Ornithogalum exaratum

What is the family of Ornithogalum exaratum?

Hyacinthaceae

What is the common name of Ornithogalum exaratum?

Exarated Star-of-Bethlehem

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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