Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
nallihanense
ID:
918974

Status:
valid

Authors:
Yild. & Dogru-Koca

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 28: 329 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000918309



Common Names

  • Nallihan Ornithogalum
  • Ornithogalum Nallihanense
  • Nallihan Star of Bethlehem


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Description

Ornithogalum nallihanense (also called the Nallihan Star-of-Bethlehem, among many other common names) is a species of bulbous plant native to Turkey. It has a single, upright stem with two or three leaves and a single flower. The flower has a white or yellowish-green petal and a yellow center.

Uses & Benefits

Ornithogalum nallihanense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ornithogalum nallihanense is a small, white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ornithogalum nallihanense is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in early spring or late summer. The divided plants should be planted in a moist, shady area.

Where to Find Ornithogalum nallihanense

Ornithogalum nallihanense is native to Turkey and can be found in the provinces of Ankara and Konya.

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-463717: Based on the initial data import
Şinasi Yıldırımlı (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yild.' in the authors string.
Aslı Doğru-Koca: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dogru-Koca' in the authors string.