Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
maculatum
ID:
713697

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jacq.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1789

Citation Micro:
Collectanea 2: 368 (1789)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000713030



Common Names

  • Maculatum Ornithogalum
  • Spotted Ornithogalum
  • Spotted Star-of-Bethlehem


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Synonyms

  • Ornithogalum insigne F.M.Leight. [unknown]
  • Ornithogalum rossouwii U.Müll.-Doblies & D.Müll.-Doblies [unknown]
  • Ornithogalum thunbergianum Baker [unknown]
  • Ornithogalum speciosum Baker [illegitimate]
  • Ornithogalum splendens L.Bolus [unknown]
  • Ornithogalum notatum Schult. & Schult.f. [unknown]
  • Ornithogalum magnificum Poelln. [illegitimate]
  • Ornithogalum maculatum Thunb. [illegitimate]
  • Phaeocles maculata (Jacq.) Salisb. [unknown]
  • Eliokarmos maculatus (Jacq.) Raf. [unknown]
  • Ornithogalum maculatum splendens (L.Bolus) F.M.Leight. [unknown]
  • Eliokarmos neomaculatus Mart.-Azorín, M.B.Crespo & Juan [unknown]
  • Eliokarmos thunbergianus (Baker) Mart.-Azorín, M.B.Crespo, M.Pinter & Wetschnig [unknown]

Description

Ornithogalum maculatum (also called Spotted Star-of-Bethlehem, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub with a rounded crown and multiple stems. It is native to the Eastern Arc Mountains of Tanzania and Kenya, and is found in montane forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ornithogalum maculatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves can be used in salads and its flowers are used to make tea. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ornithogalum maculatum has white, star-shaped flowers with six petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and dark brown. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ornithogalum maculatum is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny position and will tolerate light shade. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings in spring or summer.

Where to Find Ornithogalum maculatum

Ornithogalum maculatum can be found in the grasslands of South Africa.

Ornithogalum maculatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ornithogalum maculatum?

Ornithogalum maculatum

What are the common names of Ornithogalum maculatum?

Common names of Ornithogalum maculatum include Spotted Star of Bethlehem and Leopard Flower

What is the natural habitat of Ornithogalum maculatum?

Ornithogalum maculatum is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and scrublands

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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