Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
juncifolium
ID:
706827

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jacq.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1797

Citation Micro:
Pl. Hort. Schoenbr. 1: 46 (1797)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000706160



Common Names

  • Ornithogalum juncifolium
  • Star-of-Bethlehem
  • Nap-at-noon


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Description

Ornithogalum juncifolium (also called Star of Bethlehem, Sea Onion, and many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. It has a short stem and its leaves are linear and grass-like. It is found in open fields, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ornithogalum juncifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ornithogalum juncifolium has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, green and have lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ornithogalum juncifolium is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a light, sandy soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Ornithogalum juncifolium

Ornithogalum juncifolium can be found in South Africa

Ornithogalum juncifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ornithogalum juncifolium?

Ornithogalum juncifolium

What are the common names of Ornithogalum juncifolium?

Reed Ornithogalum

What is the natural habitat of Ornithogalum juncifolium?

Ornithogalum juncifolium is native to the Mediterranean region

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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