Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
ocellatum
ID:
710743

Status:
valid

Authors:
Speta

Source:
wcs

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 112(1): 36. 1990 [21 Sep 1990]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000710076



Common Names

  • Ornithogalum Ocellatum
  • Ocellatum Star of Bethlehem
  • Ocellatum Ornithogalum


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Description

Ornithogalum ocellatum (also called Ocellatum Ornithogalum, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. It prefers moist deciduous forests, and is found at elevations of up to 1,000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Ornithogalum ocellatum is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant and in making paper and rope.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Ornithogalum ocellatum are white, star-shaped and fragrant. The seeds are small, dark-brown and round. The seedlings are slender and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ornithogalum ocellatum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Division should be done in late spring or early summer and the divisions planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods require regular watering and fertilizing.

Where to Find Ornithogalum ocellatum

Ornithogalum ocellatum is native to South Africa and can be found in the provinces of Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and KwaZulu-Natal.

Ornithogalum ocellatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ornithogalum ocellatum?

Ornithogalum ocellatum

What is the common name of Ornithogalum ocellatum?

Star of Bethlehem

What type of plant is Ornithogalum ocellatum?

Bulbous perennial

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-283320: Based on the initial data import
Franz Speta (1941-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Speta' in the authors string.