Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
gambosanum
ID:
706989

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 7: 547 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000706322



Common Names

  • Ornithogalum gambosanum
  • Star of Bethlehem
  • Lance-Leaved Star of Bethlehem


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Synonyms

  • Stellarioides gambosana (Baker) Mart.-Azorín, M.B.Crespo & Juan [unknown]

Description

Ornithogalum gambosanum (also called Star of Bethlehem, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to South Africa. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a single stem with a cluster of white star-shaped flowers. It prefers moist soils and is found in grasslands and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ornithogalum gambosanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and is also used in dried flower arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ornithogalum gambosanum has white, star-shaped flowers with six petals and yellow anthers. The seed is small, black and round in shape. The seedlings have thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ornithogalum gambosanum is best propagated by division in spring. It is best grown in a sunny location in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Ornithogalum gambosanum

Ornithogalum gambosanum can be found in South Africa.

Ornithogalum gambosanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ornithogalum gambosanum?

Ornithogalum gambosanum

What is the common name of Ornithogalum gambosanum?

Chincherinchee

How tall does Ornithogalum gambosanum grow?

Ornithogalum gambosanum typically grows to a height of 6-18 inches

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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