Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
luschani
ID:
713751

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stapf

Source:
wcs

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Denkschr. Kaiserl. Akad. Wiss., Wien. Math.-Naturwiss. Kl. 50: 79 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000713084



Common Names

  • Luschan's Star of Bethlehem
  • Ornithogalum luschani
  • Luschan's Star


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Description

Ornithogalum luschani (also called Luschan's Star of Bethlehem, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm in height. It is native to South Africa and is found in rocky hillsides and woodlands. Its leaves are small and grey-green in colour, and its flowers are white with yellow centres.

Uses & Benefits

Ornithogalum luschani is used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, diarrhoea, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ornithogalum luschani has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together in a single head. Its seeds are small and black and its seedlings are slender and have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ornithogalum luschani can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Division should be done in spring or summer and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods require a warm, sunny position.

Where to Find Ornithogalum luschani

Ornithogalum luschani can be found in Turkey and Iran.

Ornithogalum luschani FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ornithogalum luschani?

Ornithogalum luschani

What is the common name of Ornithogalum luschani?

Luschan's Star of Bethlehem

What is the natural habitat of Ornithogalum luschani?

It is native to the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey

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-283625: Based on the initial data import
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.