Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
libanoticum
ID:
706746

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. , ser. 2, 4: 106 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000706079



Common Names

  • Ornithogalum libanoticum
  • Libanoticum Ornithogalum
  • Ornithogalum


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Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ornithogalum libanoticum has small, white, star-shaped flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ornithogalum libanoticum is a tender perennial that can be grown as an annual in cooler climates. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun. Propagation is done by seed or division.

Where to Find Ornithogalum libanoticum

Ornithogalum libanoticum is native to the Middle East and can be found in grasslands.

Ornithogalum libanoticum FAQ

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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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