Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
oligophyllum
ID:
714991

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.D.Clarke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1816

Citation Micro:
Travels Eur. Asia & Africa 4: 555 (1816)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000714324



Common Names

  • Oligophyllum Ornithogalum
  • Few-leaved Ornithogalum
  • Ornithogalum Oligophyllum


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Synonyms

  • Ornithogalum hexapterum Fenzl ex Boiss. [unknown]
  • Ornithogalum aemulum Schott & Kotschy [unknown]
  • Ornithogalum bifolium K.Koch [illegitimate]
  • Ornithogalum aucheri Boiss. [unknown]
  • Ornithogalum ruthenicum Griseb. [illegitimate]
  • Ornithogalum pterocarpum Kotschy & Boiss. ex Baker [unknown]

Description

Ornithogalum oligophyllum (also called Small-Leaf Star-of-Bethlehem, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm in height. It is native to South Africa and is found in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, woodlands, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ornithogalum oligophyllum is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak. The flowers of the plant are attractive to bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ornithogalum oligophyllum is a white, star-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ornithogalum oligophyllum is a hardy, evergreen shrub that is native to Australia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep in a warm, sunny spot. Water regularly and keep the soil moist. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy branch and dip it in rooting hormone. Plant the cutting in a potting mix and keep in a warm, sunny spot. Water regularly and keep the soil moist.

Where to Find Ornithogalum oligophyllum

Ornithogalum oligophyllum is native to South Africa and can be found in the Western Cape Province.

Ornithogalum oligophyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ornithogalum oligophyllum?

Ornithogalum oligophyllum

What is the common name of Ornithogalum oligophyllum?

Small-leaved star-of-Bethlehem

What is the natural habitat of Ornithogalum oligophyllum?

It is native to southern Europe, where it grows in grasslands and open woodlands.

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-283772: Based on the initial data import
Edward Daniel Clarke (1769-1822): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.D.Clarke' in the authors string.