Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
fimbriatum
ID:
705907

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1801

Citation Micro:
Neue Schriften Ges. Naturf. Freunde Berlin 3: 420 (1801)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000705240



Common Names

  • Ornithogalum fimbriatum
  • Fringed Ornithogalum
  • Fimbriatum Ornithogalum


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Synonyms

  • Ornithogalum fimbriatum roegnerianum (K.Koch) Nyman [unknown]

Description

Ornithogalum fimbriatum (also called Fringed Star of Bethlehem, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asparagaceae family. It is native to South Africa. It is found in grassland and savanna habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ornithogalum fimbriatum 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 fimbriatum sub. gracilipes (Zahar.) Landström
Ornithogalum fimbriatum sub. fimbriatum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ornithogalum fimbriatum has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ornithogalum fimbriatum is a bulbous perennial that grows in moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. The bulbs should be divided in the spring or autumn and planted in a moist soil mix. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant and does not require much care.

Where to Find Ornithogalum fimbriatum

Ornithogalum fimbriatum can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Turkey, Greece, and Italy.

Ornithogalum fimbriatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ornithogalum fimbriatum?

Ornithogalum fimbriatum

What type of plant is Ornithogalum fimbriatum?

It is a bulbous perennial

Where does Ornithogalum fimbriatum grow?

It is native to 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,

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