Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
pamphylicum
ID:
713520

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.D.Düsen & Sümbül

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Israel J. Pl. Sci. 50: 73 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000712853



Common Names

  • Ornithogalum pamphylicum
  • Pamphylic Ornithogalum
  • Ornithogalum


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Description

Ornithogalum pamphylicum (also called 'Pamphylic Star of Bethlehem', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to South Africa. It is a low-growing, evergreen perennial with long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ornithogalum pamphylicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak or hedge to protect other plants from strong winds. The plant is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ornithogalum pamphylicum has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ornithogalum pamphylicum can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or autumn, with the clumps being divided into smaller sections and replanted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide adequate light.

Where to Find Ornithogalum pamphylicum

Ornithogalum pamphylicum can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe and North Africa.

Ornithogalum pamphylicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ornithogalum pamphylicum?

Ornithogalum pamphylicum

What is the common name of Ornithogalum pamphylicum?

Pamphylic Star-of-Bethlehem

What is the natural habitat of Ornithogalum pamphylicum?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-283604: Based on the initial data import
Hüseyin Sümbül (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sümbül' in the authors string.
Olcay Dinç Düșen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.D.Düsen' in the authors string.