Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
ponticum
ID:
771031

Status:
valid

Authors:
Zahar.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Rev. Roumaine Biol., Sér. Bot. 10: 290 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000770364



Common Names

  • Ornithogalum
  • Star-of-Bethlehem
  • Nap-at-Noon


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Description

Ornithogalum ponticum (also called Pontic Star of Bethlehem, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial with a stem that can reach up to 60 centimeters in length. It is native to Europe and Asia, and it typically inhabits moist meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Ornithogalum ponticum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums. It can also be used to stabilize shorelines and reduce erosion. It can also be used as a food source for some species of fish and birds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ornithogalum ponticum is small and white, with six petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ornithogalum ponticum can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is best grown in a rock garden or border.

Where to Find Ornithogalum ponticum

Ornithogalum ponticum is found in the Mediterranean region.

Ornithogalum ponticum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ornithogalum ponticum?

Ornithogalum ponticum

What is the common name of Ornithogalum ponticum?

Pontic star-of-Bethlehem

What is the natural habitat of Ornithogalum ponticum?

Grasslands and meadows

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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