Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
graciliflorum
ID:
707309

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Koch

Source:
wcs

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 22: 248 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000706642



Common Names

  • Graciliflorum Ornithogalum
  • Ornithogalum Graciliflorum
  • Ornithogalum graciliflorum


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Synonyms

  • Ornithogalum tempskyanum Freyn & Sint. [unknown]

Description

Ornithogalum graciliflorum (also called Slender-flowered Ornithogalum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asparagaceae family. It is a small herbaceous perennial that grows up to 30 cm tall and has narrow, linear leaves. It is native to South Africa. It is found in grasslands, at elevations of up to 1,500 m.

Uses & Benefits

Ornithogalum graciliflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ornithogalum graciliflorum has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ornithogalum graciliflorum is a perennial that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established and can tolerate some frost. Deadhead spent flowers to promote more blooms.

Where to Find Ornithogalum graciliflorum

Ornithogalum graciliflorum is native to the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, and North Africa.

Ornithogalum graciliflorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ornithogalum graciliflorum?

Ornithogalum graciliflorum

What type of plant is Ornithogalum graciliflorum?

Herbaceous perennial

What is the growth habit of Ornithogalum graciliflorum?

Upright, clumping

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-282983: Based on the initial data import
Karl Koch (1809-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Koch' in the authors string.