Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
graecum
ID:
714000

Status:
valid

Authors:
Zahar.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France, Lett. Bot. 128: 309 (1981 publ. 1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000713333



Common Names

  • Greek Star of Bethlehem
  • Star of Bethlehem
  • Greek Ornithogalum


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Description

Ornithogalum graecum (also called Greek star-of-Bethlehem, among many other common names) is a perennial herb of the family Asparagaceae. It is native to Europe and North Africa. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as thickets, forests, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Ornithogalum graecum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ornithogalum graecum has white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ornithogalum graecum is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone before being planted in a well-draining medium.

Where to Find Ornithogalum graecum

Ornithogalum graecum is native to China and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.

Ornithogalum graecum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ornithogalum graecum?

Ornithogalum graecum

What is the common name of Ornithogalum graecum?

Greek Star-of-Bethlehem

What is the native range of Ornithogalum graecum?

Greece

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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