Ornithogalum improbum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
improbum
ID:
714635
Status:
valid
Authors:
Speta
Source:
wcs
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 22: 120 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000713968
Common Names
- Ornithogalum improbum
- Improbum Star of Bethlehem
- Improbum Star-of-Bethlehem
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ornithogalum improbum (also called Ornithogalum, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It typically grows to a height of 0.5-1 m, with small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is found in moist, grassy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Ornithogalum improbum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ornithogalum improbum has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin stems with narrow, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ornithogalum improbum is a bulbous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade and requires minimal maintenance. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C.
Where to Find Ornithogalum improbum
Ornithogalum improbum is native to southern Europe.
Ornithogalum improbum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ornithogalum improbum?
Ornithogalum improbum
What type of plant is Ornithogalum improbum?
It is a bulbous plant
Where is Ornithogalum improbum native to?
It is native to South Africa
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-283721: Based on the initial data import
Franz Speta (1941-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Speta' in the authors string.