Ornithogalum fischerianum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fischerianum
ID:
705893
Status:
valid
Authors:
Krasch.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS 4: 392 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000705226
Common Names
- Ornithogalum fischerianum
- Fischer's Ornithogalum
- Fischerianum Ornithogalum
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- Ornithogalum narbonense minus Ledeb. [unknown]
Description
Ornithogalum fischerianum (also called Fischer's 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 fischerianum 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 fischerianum has white flowers with yellow centres, small seeds and seedlings that are greyish-green in colour.
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Ornithogalum fischerianum 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 fischerianum
Ornithogalum fischerianum can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Turkey, Greece, and Italy.
Ornithogalum fischerianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ornithogalum fischerianum?
Ornithogalum fischerianum
What type of plant is Ornithogalum fischerianum?
It is a bulbous perennial
Where does Ornithogalum fischerianum 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-282834: Based on the initial data import
Hippolit Mikhailovich Krascheninnikov (1884-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krasch.' in the authors string.