Ornithogalum lychnite - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lychnite
ID:
714675
Status:
valid
Authors:
Speta
Source:
wcs
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Stapfia 32: 206. 1994
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000714008
Common Names
- Ornithogalum lychnite
- Lychnite Ornithogalum
- Ornithogalum Lychnite
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ornithogalum lychnite (also called Ornithogalum, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It typically grows to a height of 0.5-1 m, with small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is found in moist, grassy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Ornithogalum lychnite is used as an ornamental plant, as a hedge, and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ornithogalum lychnite is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Ornithogalum lychnite is a bulbous perennial native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny position and kept moist. The bulbs can be divided in late spring or early summer and should be kept moist and warm until they are established. Once established, the bulbs should be potted up and grown on in a warm, sunny position.
Where to Find Ornithogalum lychnite
Ornithogalum lychnite is native to southern Europe.
Ornithogalum lychnite FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ornithogalum lychnite?
Ornithogalum lychnite
What type of plant is Ornithogalum lychnite?
It is a bulbous plant
Where is Ornithogalum lychnite native to?
It is 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-283728: Based on the initial data import
Franz Speta (1941-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Speta' in the authors string.