Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
flexuosum
ID:
708769

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thunb.) U.Müll.-Doblies & D.Müll.-Doblies

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 107: 484 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000708102



Common Names

  • Ornithogalum flexuosum
  • Flexuous Star-of-Bethlehem
  • Flexuous Ornithogalum


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Description

Ornithogalum flexuosum (also called Flexuous Star-of-Bethlehem, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with white flowers. It is native to Africa and grows in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Ornithogalum flexuosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ornithogalum flexuosum has white star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ornithogalum flexuosum is a small perennial plant native to South Africa. It grows up to 60 cm tall and has narrow, grass-like leaves. It produces white flowers with yellow centers in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division.

Where to Find Ornithogalum flexuosum

Ornithogalum flexuosum is native to South Africa and is found in the wild in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces.

Ornithogalum flexuosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ornithogalum flexuosum?

Ornithogalum flexuosum

What is the common name of Ornithogalum flexuosum?

Flexuous star-of-Bethlehem

What is the habitat of Ornithogalum flexuosum?

Grassy areas

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-283125: Based on the initial data import
Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.
Dietrich Müller-Doblies (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Müll.-Doblies' in the authors string.
Ute Müller-Doblies (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'U.Müll.-Doblies' in the authors string.