Ornithogalum pendens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pendens
ID:
1408466
Status:
valid
Authors:
Van Jaarsv.
Source:
BODATSA (SANBI)
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Aloe 46: 30. 2009
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001420930
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ornithogalum pendens (also called Pendent Ornithogalum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a creeping habit and grows to a height of about 10 cm. It is found in grassland and rocky areas, and is often found in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal.
Uses & Benefits
Ornithogalum pendens is a popular ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in traditional African medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ornithogalum pendens has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves that are green in color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ornithogalum pendens is a perennial herb that is native to South Africa. It is best grown in well-drained, sandy soils in full sun. Propagate by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a sandy soil mix.
Where to Find Ornithogalum pendens
Ornithogalum pendens can be found in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa.
Ornithogalum pendens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ornithogalum pendens?
Ornithogalum pendens
What is the common name of Ornithogalum pendens?
Pendant Star-of-Bethlehem
What is the natural habitat of Ornithogalum pendens?
Grassy slopes, rocky outcrops, and disturbed areas
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
Ernst Jacobus van Jaarsveld (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Van Jaarsv.' in the authors string.