Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
pascheanum
ID:
710917

Status:
valid

Authors:
Speta

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 21: 167 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000710250



Common Names

  • Paschean Star-of-Bethlehem
  • Paschean Star-of-Bethleham
  • Paschean Star-of-Bethleham-lily


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Description

Ornithogalum pascheanum (also called the Pasche's star-of-Bethlehem, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with long, narrow leaves and white flowers with yellow centers. It is native to South Africa, and it grows in grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ornithogalum pascheanum is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases. It is also used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages and as a dye for clothes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ornithogalum pascheanum has small white flowers with six petals and six sepals. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ornithogalum pascheanum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Divisions should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist and the divisions should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Ornithogalum pascheanum

Ornithogalum pascheanum can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Ornithogalum pascheanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ornithogalum pascheanum?

Ornithogalum pascheanum

What type of plant is Ornithogalum pascheanum?

Ornithogalum pascheanum is a bulbous perennial.

Where is Ornithogalum pascheanum native to?

Ornithogalum pascheanum 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-283336: Based on the initial data import
Franz Speta (1941-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Speta' in the authors string.