Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
nanodes
ID:
713920

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.M.Leight.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 9: 113 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000713253



Common Names

  • Ornithogalum nanodes
  • Nodding Star of Bethlehem
  • Nodding Ornithogalum


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Synonyms

  • Ornithogalum hesperanthum U.Müll.-Doblies & D.Müll.-Doblies [unknown]
  • Ornithogalum duthiae Poelln. [illegitimate]
  • Ornithogalum pygmaeum A.V.Duthie [unknown]
  • Nicipe hesperantha (U.Müll.-Doblies & D.Müll.-Doblies) Mart.-Azorín, M.B.Crespo & Juan [unknown]
  • Nicipe nanodes (F.M.Leight.) Mart.-Azorín, M.B.Crespo & Juan [unknown]

Description

Ornithogalum nanodes (also called Dwarf Star of Bethlehem, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and North Africa. It has long, narrow leaves and white, star-shaped flowers. It is found in grasslands, meadows and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ornithogalum nanodes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its timber which is used for making furniture and as firewood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ornithogalum nanodes has white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ornithogalum nanodes is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Ornithogalum nanodes

Ornithogalum nanodes is native to South Africa.

Ornithogalum nanodes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ornithogalum nanodes?

Ornithogalum nanodes

What is the common name of Ornithogalum nanodes?

Nanodes Ornithogalum

What is the natural habitat of Ornithogalum nanodes?

Ornithogalum nanodes is native to South Africa

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