Ornithogalum prasinantherum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
prasinantherum
ID:
710321
Status:
valid
Authors:
Zahar.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Goulandris 3: 57 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000709654
Common Names
- Ornithogalum Prasinantherum
- Prasinantherum Star of Bethlehem
- Prasinantherum Ornithogalum
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Ornithogalum prasinantherum (also called Prasinate-flowered Star of Bethlehem, among many other common names) is a perennial herb, typically reaching up to 40 cm in height. It is native to South Africa, occurring in the provinces of Limpopo and Mpumalanga. It is found in a range of habitats, from grassland to rocky outcrops.
Uses & Benefits
Ornithogalum prasinantherum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in bouquets.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Ornithogalum prasinantherum are white in color and have a star-shaped shape. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a green color.
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Ornithogalum prasinantherum is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 metres. It has attractive, grey-green foliage and produces yellow and orange flowers in spring and summer. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and is drought and frost tolerant. Propagation is from seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Ornithogalum prasinantherum
Ornithogalum prasinantherum is native to South Africa and can be found in the provinces of Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and KwaZulu-Natal.
Ornithogalum prasinantherum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ornithogalum prasinantherum?
Ornithogalum prasinantherum
What is the natural habitat of Ornithogalum prasinantherum?
It is native to South Africa, and is found in grassland and scrubland.
What are the flowering times of Ornithogalum prasinantherum?
It blooms from late winter to early summer.
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
Constantine Zahariadi (1901-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zahar.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:539437-1: Based on the initial data import