Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
gussonei
ID:
706561

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ten.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Fl. Napol. 3: 371 (1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000705894



Common Names

  • Ornithogalum gussonei
  • Gussonei Ornithogalum
  • Ornithogalum Gussonei


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Description

Ornithogalum gussonei (also called Star of Bethlehem, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and grows to a height of 0.3-0.6 m. It has white flowers that are arranged in umbels. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ornithogalum gussonei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has attractive foliage and flowers that attract bees and butterflies. It can also be used as a groundcover or in a rock garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ornithogalum gussonei has white flowers, small seeds and small seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ornithogalum gussonei is a perennial that can be grown from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in late spring or early summer and the divisions should be planted in moist soil.

Where to Find Ornithogalum gussonei

Ornithogalum gussonei is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in countries such as Italy, Spain, and Greece.

Ornithogalum gussonei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ornithogalum gussonei?

Ornithogalum gussonei

What is the common name of Ornithogalum gussonei?

Gussone's Star of Bethlehem

How tall does Ornithogalum gussonei grow?

Ornithogalum gussonei typically grows to a height of 6-12 inches

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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