Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
niveum
ID:
713124

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aiton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1789

Citation Micro:
Hort. Kew. 1: 440 (1789)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000712457



Common Names

  • Ornithogalum Niveum
  • Snow Star
  • White Star of Bethlehem


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Description

Ornithogalum niveum (also called Snowy 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 niveum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and rock gardens for its attractive white flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ornithogalum niveum has white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a greenish-grey color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ornithogalum niveum 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 niveum

Ornithogalum niveum can be found in the wild in South Africa.

Ornithogalum niveum FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Ornithogalum niveum?

Ornithogalum niveum is native to South Africa.

What type of soil does Ornithogalum niveum prefer?

Ornithogalum niveum prefers well-draining, sandy soil.

How much water does Ornithogalum niveum need?

Ornithogalum niveum needs moderate amounts of water.

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,