Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
macrum
ID:
711106

Status:
valid

Authors:
Speta

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 26(3): 350. 1991

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000710439



Common Names

  • Ornithogalum macrum
  • Long-stalked Star of Bethlehem
  • Star of Bethlehem


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Description

Ornithogalum macrum (also called Long-leaved Ornithogalum, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m in height. It is native to South Africa. It is found in dry deciduous forests, scrub, and savanna.

Uses & Benefits

Ornithogalum macrum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ornithogalum macrum has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ornithogalum macrum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. The plant can also be divided in spring or summer and replanted in a sandy soil. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Ornithogalum macrum

Ornithogalum macrum can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.

Ornithogalum macrum FAQ

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Ornithogalum macrum

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What is the common name of Ornithogalum macrum?

Long-stalked Ornithogalum

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-283354: Based on the initial data import
Franz Speta (1941-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Speta' in the authors string.