Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
ostrovicense
ID:
922735

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.K.Mey.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Haussknechtia , Beih., 15: 15 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922070



Common Names

  • Ornithogalum ostrovicense
  • Ostrovicense Ornithogalum
  • Ostrovicense Star of Bethlehem


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Description

Ornithogalum ostrovicense (also called 'Ostrovica Ornithogalum', among many other common names) is a small bulbous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has long, narrow, green leaves and small, white, fragrant flowers. It grows in grasslands, scrublands, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ornithogalum ostrovicense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for landscaping purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Ornithogalum ostrovicense are small and white, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ornithogalum ostrovicense is a bulb native to Croatia. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers a cool, dry environment and should be grown in a well-draining potting mix. It should be watered sparingly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks. Propagation can be done by division of the bulbs or by seed.

Where to Find Ornithogalum ostrovicense

Ornithogalum ostrovicense is native to Croatia and can be found in the Mediterranean region.

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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