Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
montanum
ID:
1073515

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cirillo

Source:
tro

Year:
1814

Citation Micro:
Fl. Napol. 1: 176 (1814)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001072853



Common Names

  • Ornithogalum montanum
  • Mountain Ornithogalum
  • Mountain Star-of-Bethlehem


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Description

Ornithogalum montanum (also called 'Mountain Star of Bethlehem', among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has narrow, linear leaves and white flowers. It grows in rocky, mountainous habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ornithogalum montanum is a flowering plant that can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It can also be used to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ornithogalum montanum is a white or yellow color and has a single, six-petaled star-shaped corolla. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ornithogalum montanum is a perennial bulb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from offsets or from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and allowed to dry out between waterings. It is not frost tolerant and should be protected from cold temperatures.

Where to Find Ornithogalum montanum

Ornithogalum montanum can be found in 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 version 1.0, record: kew-283634: Originally associated with wfo-0000713181
The Plant List version 1.1, record: kew-283634: Originally associated with wfo-0000713181
Domenico Cirillo (1739-1799): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cirillo' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:539351-1: Based on the initial data import