Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
paludosum
ID:
714631

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 12: 366 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000713964



Common Names

  • Ornithogalum paludosum
  • Paludosum Star of Bethlehem
  • Paludosum Star-of-Bethlehem


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Synonyms

  • Ornithogalum flanaganii Baker [unknown]
  • Ornithogalum ebulbe Schltr. [unknown]
  • Ornithogalum gracilentum Baker [unknown]
  • Ornithogalum gracile Baker [illegitimate]
  • Ornithogalum uitenhagense Poelln. [unknown]
  • Ornithogalum lineare Baker [unknown]
  • Ornithogalum oostachyum Baker [unknown]
  • Anthericum carnosum Baker [unknown]
  • Bulbinella carnosa (Baker) T.Durand & Schinz [unknown]
  • Elsiea flanaganii (Baker) F.M.Leight. [unknown]
  • Nicipe paludosa (Baker) Mart.-Azorín, M.B.Crespo & Juan [unknown]
  • Elsiea flanaganii Leight. [unknown]

Description

Ornithogalum paludosum (also called Ornithogalum, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It typically grows to a height of 0.5-1 m, with small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is found in moist, grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ornithogalum paludosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ornithogalum paludosum is a white to pale yellow star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ornithogalum paludosum is a bulbous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade and requires minimal maintenance. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C.

Where to Find Ornithogalum paludosum

Ornithogalum paludosum is native to southern Europe.

Ornithogalum paludosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ornithogalum paludosum?

Ornithogalum paludosum

What type of plant is Ornithogalum paludosum?

It is a bulbous plant

Where is Ornithogalum paludosum native to?

It is native to South Africa

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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