Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
gracillimum
ID:
707319

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.E.Fr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Berg. 9: 77 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000706652



Common Names

  • Gracillimum Ornithogalum
  • Ornithogalum Gracillimum
  • Ornithogalum gracillimum


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Synonyms

  • Nicipe gracillima (R.E.Fr.) Mart.-Azorín, M.B.Crespo & Juan [unknown]

Description

Ornithogalum gracillimum (also called slender star-of-Bethlehem, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial native to the Mediterranean region. It has a rosette of basal leaves and can reach up to 30 cm in height. Its flowers are white and star-shaped, and its bulbs are small and round. It grows in sunny, dry areas, such as meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ornithogalum gracillimum 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 gracillimum 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 gracillimum

Ornithogalum gracillimum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, and Paraguay.

Ornithogalum gracillimum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ornithogalum gracillimum?

Ornithogalum gracillimum

What is the family of Ornithogalum gracillimum?

Hyacinthaceae

Where is Ornithogalum gracillimum found?

Southeast Asia

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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