Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
polyphyllum
ID:
711345

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jacq.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1794

Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Rar. 2: 19, t. 430 (1794)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000710678



Common Names

  • Ornithogalum polyphyllum
  • Many-Leaved Ornithogalum
  • Many-Leaved Star-of-Bethlehem


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Description

Ornithogalum polyphyllum (also called many-leaved star-of-Bethlehem, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to South Africa. It has a rosette of basal leaves and white flowers with green stripes. It grows in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ornithogalum polyphyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: white, star-shaped, with 6 petals. Seed: small, black, and round. Seedlings: small, green, and oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ornithogalum polyphyllum is a fast-growing, shade-tolerant bulb that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-draining soil and partial shade, and can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings.

Where to Find Ornithogalum polyphyllum

Ornithogalum polyphyllum is native to South Africa.

Ornithogalum polyphyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ornithogalum polyphyllum?

Ornithogalum polyphyllum

What is the common name of Ornithogalum polyphyllum?

Many-leaved Star-of-Bethlehem

What is the natural habitat of Ornithogalum polyphyllum?

Grasslands and open 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,

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