Status:
valid
Authors:
Agapova
Source:
wcs
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 27: 199 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000708694
Common Names
- Gabrielian's Star of Bethlehem
- Gabrielian's Star of Bethlehem
- Gabrielian's Star of Bethlehem
Description
Ornithogalum gabrielianiae (also called Gabriel's Star of Bethlehem, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States. It has small, white flowers and narrow, opposite leaves. It is found in wet areas, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Ornithogalum gabrielianiae is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ornithogalum gabrielianiae has small, white, star-shaped flowers with six petals and six sepals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ornithogalum gabrielianiae can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame, and the seedlings should be transplanted to their permanent positions in late spring or early summer. Division should be done in spring or autumn. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller divisions and grow them on in a cold frame until they are established.
Where to Find Ornithogalum gabrielianiae
Ornithogalum gabrielianiae is native to the Caucasus region of Eurasia.
Ornithogalum gabrielianiae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ornithogalum gabrielianiae?
Ornithogalum gabrielianiae
What is the common name of Ornithogalum gabrielianiae?
Gabriel's Star of Bethlehem
What is the natural habitat of Ornithogalum gabrielianiae?
Grassy slopes and meadows
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,