Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
leeupoortense
ID:
708379

Status:
valid

Authors:
U.Müll.-Doblies & D.Müll.-Doblies

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 107: 396 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000707712



Common Names

  • Leeupoortense Ornithogalum
  • Leeupoortense Star-of-Bethlehem
  • Ornithogalum Leeupoortense


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Description

Ornithogalum leeupoortense (also called Leeupoort Star-of-Bethlehem, among many other common names) is a species of perennial herb in the asparagus family, native to South Africa. It has a rosette of basal leaves and grows to a height of up to 30 cm. Its flowers are white and star-shaped. It is found in grasslands, rocky outcrops, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ornithogalum leeupoortense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach ache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ornithogalum leeupoortense is white, with six petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ornithogalum leeupoortense is a bulbous perennial that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and grown on in a greenhouse or warm, sunny spot until they are ready to be planted out in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Ornithogalum leeupoortense

Ornithogalum leeupoortense is native to South Africa and can be found in the provinces of Limpopo and Mpumalanga.

Ornithogalum leeupoortense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ornithogalum leeupoortense?

Ornithogalum leeupoortense

What is the family of Ornithogalum leeupoortense?

Hyacinthaceae

Where is Ornithogalum leeupoortense 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-283087: Based on the initial data import
Dietrich Müller-Doblies (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Müll.-Doblies' in the authors string.
Ute Müller-Doblies (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'U.Müll.-Doblies' in the authors string.