Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
navaschinii
ID:
712949

Status:
valid

Authors:
Agapova

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 31: 31 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000712282



Common Names

  • Ornithogalum Navaschinii
  • Navaschin's Star of Bethlehem
  • Navaschin's Ornithogalum


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Synonyms

  • Ornithogalum azerbaidzhanicum R.A.Askerova & Garakhani [unknown]

Description

Ornithogalum navaschinii (also called Navasch Star-of-Bethlehem, among many other common names) is a perennial, herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It grows in dry, open grasslands and has long, slender stems with narrow, lance-shaped leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Ornithogalum navaschinii is used as a traditional medicine to treat digestive issues, as well as to reduce inflammation. It is also used to treat asthma, fever, and skin conditions. Additionally, it is used to improve memory and cognitive function.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ornithogalum navaschinii has small, white flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ornithogalum navaschinii can be propagated by seed or division. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. For division, carefully dig up the plant and divide it into two or more sections. Replant the sections in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. Once the plants have rooted, they can be transplanted into a larger pot or into the garden.

Where to Find Ornithogalum navaschinii

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

Ornithogalum navaschinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ornithogalum navaschinii?

Ornithogalum navaschinii

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What is the family of Ornithogalum navaschinii?

Asparagaceae

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-283545: Based on the initial data import
N.D. Agapova (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Agapova' in the authors string.