Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
mekselinae
ID:
806949

Status:
valid

Authors:
Varol

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 23: 607 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000806283



Common Names

  • Ornithogalum Mekselinae
  • Mekselina's Ornithogalum
  • Ornithogalum


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Description

Ornithogalum mekselinae (also called Ornithogalum, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen bulb native to the Mediterranean region. It has a dense, rounded crown and glossy, dark green leaves. Its small, white flowers are fragrant and have a yellow center.

Uses & Benefits

Ornithogalum mekselinae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used for erosion control and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ornithogalum mekselinae flowers are small and white in colour. The seeds are small and winged, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ornithogalum mekselinae is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Ornithogalum mekselinae

Ornithogalum mekselinae can be found in Turkey.

Ornithogalum mekselinae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ornithogalum mekselinae?

Ornithogalum mekselinae

What is the common name of Ornithogalum mekselinae?

Mekselina's Ornithogalum

What is the family of Ornithogalum mekselinae?

Hyacinthaceae

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-344548: Based on the initial data import
Ömer Varol: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Varol' in the authors string.