Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
orthophyllum
ID:
714345

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ten.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Fl. Napol. 4(Syll. App. 3): 4 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000713678



Common Names

  • Star of Bethlehem
  • Fairy Stars
  • Sleepy Stars


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Description

Ornithogalum orthophyllum (also called Broad-leaved Star of Bethlehem, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has linear, oblanceolate leaves and white flowers. It is native to Europe and Asia and is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Ornithogalum orthophyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ornithogalum orthophyllum sub. psammophilum (Zahar.) Zahar.
Ornithogalum orthophyllum sub. orbelicum (Velen.) Zahar.
Ornithogalum orthophyllum sub. acuminatum (Schur) Zahar.
Ornithogalum orthophyllum sub. orthophyllum
Ornithogalum orthophyllum sub. kochii (Parl.) Zahar.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ornithogalum orthophyllum has white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ornithogalum orthophyllum is a low-growing, spreading plant that is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or by seed sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Ornithogalum orthophyllum

Ornithogalum orthophyllum can be found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Ornithogalum orthophyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ornithogalum orthophyllum?

Ornithogalum orthophyllum

What is the common name of Ornithogalum orthophyllum?

Star of Bethlehem

What is the family of Ornithogalum orthophyllum?

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,

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