Status:
valid
Authors:
Oberm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Bothalia 12: 344 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000706784
Common Names
- Ornithogalum geniculatum
- Geniculatum Ornithogalum
- Geniculatum' Ornithogalum
Synonyms
- Eliokarmos geniculatus (Oberm.) Mart.-Azorín, M.B.Crespo & Juan [unknown]
Description
Ornithogalum geniculatum (also called Knotted Star-of-Bethlehem, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a tuberous rootstock and a single stem. It is native to Mexico and Central America and is found in open, disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Ornithogalum geniculatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, stomach ailments, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ornithogalum geniculatum is a small white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ornithogalum geniculatum is a perennial herb that is native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Ornithogalum geniculatum
Ornithogalum geniculatum is native to South Africa and is found in moist forests.
Ornithogalum geniculatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ornithogalum geniculatum?
Ornithogalum geniculatum
What is the family of Ornithogalum geniculatum?
Hyacinthaceae
What is the common name of Ornithogalum geniculatum?
Bent-flowered Star-of-Bethlehem
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,