Status:
valid
Authors:
Feinbrun
Source:
wcs
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
Palestine J. Bot., Jerusalem Ser. 2: 146 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000705938
Common Names
- Ornithogalum iraqense
- Iraqense Ornithogalum
- Ornithogalum Iraqense
Description
Ornithogalum iraqense (also called Star of Bethlehem, Star of Bethlehem Lily, and Star of Bethlehem Flower among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to Iraq. It grows to a height of about 1 foot and has white, star-shaped flowers. It is found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Ornithogalum iraqense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ornithogalum iraqense 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ornithogalum iraqense is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought, but will not tolerate wet soil. To propagate by division, divide the clumps in the spring or fall. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in the spring in a well-drained soil and keep the soil moist. The seeds should germinate in 2-3 weeks.
Where to Find Ornithogalum iraqense
Ornithogalum iraqense is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in countries such as Italy, Spain, and Greece.
Ornithogalum iraqense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ornithogalum iraqense?
Ornithogalum iraqense
What is the common name of Ornithogalum iraqense?
Iraq Star of Bethlehem
What is the family of Ornithogalum iraqense?
Asparagaceae
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,