Ornithogalum graminifolium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
graminifolium
ID:
706492
Status:
valid
Authors:
Thunb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1794
Citation Micro:
Prodr. Pl. Cap. : 61 (1794)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000705825
Common Names
- Grass-leaved Ornithogalum
- Grass-leaved Star-of-Bethlehem
- Grass-leaved Sleepy-grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ornithogalum graminifolium (also called Grass-leaved Star of Bethlehem, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Iran. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas. It has small white flowers and long, thin, pointed leaves. The plant has a distinctively shaped seed pod that is covered in soft hairs and has a star-like shape.
Uses & Benefits
Ornithogalum graminifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, fever, and stomach ache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ornithogalum graminifolium has white flowers with six petals and a long, curved style. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have two cotyledons and the first true leaves are linear.
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Ornithogalum graminifolium can be propagated by seeds or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or early summer. Plant the divisions in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist.
Where to Find Ornithogalum graminifolium
Ornithogalum graminifolium can be found in South Africa.
Ornithogalum graminifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ornithogalum graminifolium?
Ornithogalum graminifolium
What type of plant is Ornithogalum graminifolium?
A flowering plant
Where is Ornithogalum graminifolium found?
It is found in the Caucasus region of Eurasia
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-282899: Based on the initial data import
Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.