Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
mysum
ID:
710852

Status:
valid

Authors:
Speta

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Phyton (Horn) 31: 58 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000710185



Common Names

  • Mysum Ornithogalum
  • Mysum's Ornithogalum
  • Ornithogalum Mysum


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Description

Ornithogalum mysum (also called Mysum Star-of-Bethlehem, among many other common names) is a small perennial herb that grows up to 30 centimeters in height. It is native to Europe and is found in moist deciduous forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ornithogalum mysum is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ornithogalum mysum has small, white, star-shaped flowers with six petals and yellow anthers. The fruits are small, round, and woody, with a single seed inside. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with toothed margins.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ornithogalum mysum is a bulbous perennial that can be propagated from seed or offsets. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Offsets should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Once established, Ornithogalum mysum requires little water and is tolerant of drought.

Where to Find Ornithogalum mysum

Ornithogalum mysum is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in dry deciduous forests.

Ornithogalum mysum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ornithogalum mysum?

Ornithogalum mysum

What is the family of Ornithogalum mysum?

Hyacinthaceae

What is the common name of Ornithogalum mysum?

Mysum 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-283330: Based on the initial data import
Franz Speta (1941-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Speta' in the authors string.