Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
neurostegium
ID:
713104

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Blanche

Source:
wcs

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 5: 222 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000712437



Common Names

  • Ornithogalum neurostegium
  • Neurostegium Star of Bethlehem
  • Neurostegium Star-of-Bethlehem


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Description

Ornithogalum neurostegium (also called Neurostegium Ornithogalum, among many other common names) is a species of plant native to Europe and North Africa. It is a small, perennial plant with narrow, linear leaves and small white flowers. It grows in moist, grassy areas, often near streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Ornithogalum neurostegium 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ornithogalum neurostegium sub. eigii (Feinbrun) Feinbrun
Ornithogalum neurostegium sub. neurostegium

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ornithogalum neurostegium has white, star-shaped flowers with six petals and six sepals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ornithogalum neurostegium 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 neurostegium

Ornithogalum neurostegium is found in the Mediterranean region.

Ornithogalum neurostegium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ornithogalum neurostegium?

Ornithogalum neurostegium

What is the family of Ornithogalum neurostegium?

Asparagaceae

What is the common name of Ornithogalum neurostegium?

Neurostegium 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-283560: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Emmanuel-Louis Blanche (1824-1908): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blanche' in the authors string.