Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
persicum
ID:
711025

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hausskn. ex Bornm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 24(2): 102 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000710358



Common Names

  • Ornithogalum persicum
  • Persian Star of Bethlehem
  • Star of Bethlehem


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Description

Ornithogalum persicum (also called Persian star of Bethlehem, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a single flower stem. It is native to Iran and Iraq, and is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Ornithogalum persicum is a popular ornamental plant in India. It is used to make fences and hedges. The leaves and flowers of this plant are edible and are used in salads and curries. The plant is also used to make herbal medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ornithogalum persicum is white or pink, with four petals. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ornithogalum persicum can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).

Where to Find Ornithogalum persicum

Ornithogalum persicum is native to Iran and Iraq. It is found in dry deciduous forests and woodlands.

Ornithogalum persicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ornithogalum persicum?

Ornithogalum persicum

What is the family of Ornithogalum persicum?

Hyacinthaceae

What is the common name of Ornithogalum persicum?

Persian Star-of-Bethlehem

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-283346: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Carl Haussknecht (1838-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hausskn.' in the authors string.
Joseph Friedrich Nicolaus Bornmüller (1862-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bornm.' in the authors string.