Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
narbonense
ID:
713050

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1756

Citation Micro:
Cent. Pl. II : 15 (1756)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000712383



Common Names

  • Ornithogalum narbonense
  • Narbonense Star of Bethlehem
  • Narbonense Star-of-Bethlehem


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Synonyms

  • Loncomelos narbonense (L.) Raf. [unknown]
  • Loncomelos brachystylum (Zahar.) Speta [unknown]
  • Loncomelos brachystachys (K.Koch) Speta [unknown]
  • Ornithogalum lacteum Vill. [unknown]
  • Ornithogalum brachystachys K.Koch [unknown]
  • Ornithogalum brachystylum Zahar. [unknown]
  • Ornithogalum densum Boiss. & Blanche [unknown]
  • Ornithogalum arabicum Brot. [illegitimate]
  • Ornithogalum trigynum Redouté [unknown]
  • Ornithogalum stachyoides Aiton [unknown]
  • Ornithogalum monspeliense Gueldenst. [unknown]
  • Parthenostachys narbonensis (L.) Fourr. [unknown]
  • Scilla montana Savi [unknown]
  • Eremurus iranicus Parsa [unknown]
  • Ornithogalum pyramidale narbonense (L.) Asch. & Graebn. [unknown]
  • Ornithogalum narbonense brachystachys (K.Koch) Bornm. [unknown]
  • Ornithogalum narbonense brachystachys (K.Koch) Feinbrun [unknown]
  • Ornithogalum narbonense macrocarpum Feinbrun [unknown]
  • Loncomelos israelense Ravenna [unknown]
  • Ornithogalum brachystachys C.Koch [unknown]

Description

Ornithogalum narbonense (also called Narbonne Star of Bethlehem, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae. It is a perennial herb with white, star-shaped flowers. It is native to southern Europe. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ornithogalum narbonense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to make herbal tea and as an ingredient in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Ornithogalum narbonense are small, white or yellowish, and grow in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and green, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ornithogalum narbonense is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seeds or offsets. It grows best in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. Water the plant regularly and fertilize it with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Ornithogalum narbonense

Ornithogalum narbonense can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Southeast Asia.

Ornithogalum narbonense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ornithogalum narbonense?

Ornithogalum narbonense

What is the family of Ornithogalum narbonense?

Asparagaceae

What is the common name of Ornithogalum narbonense?

Narbonne Star of Bethlehem

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,

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