Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
puberulum
ID:
712083

Status:
valid

Authors:
Oberm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 12: 337 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000711416



Common Names

  • Puberulum Ornithogalum
  • Ornithogalum Puberulum
  • Puberulum's Ornithogalum


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Synonyms

  • Eliokarmos puberulus (Oberm.) Mart.-Azorín, M.B.Crespo & Juan [unknown]

Description

Ornithogalum puberulum (also called Star of Bethlehem, among many other common names) is a small flowering plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has a single, slender stem with white, star-shaped flowers and long, narrow leaves. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ornithogalum puberulum is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a source of food.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ornithogalum puberulum sub. puberulum
Ornithogalum puberulum sub. chris-bayeri U.Müll.-Doblies & D.Müll.-Doblies

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ornithogalum puberulum is white with a yellow center, and has a pleasant scent. The seed is a small, brown, round nut, and the seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ornithogalum puberulum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing. Both methods require regular watering and fertilizing.

Where to Find Ornithogalum puberulum

Ornithogalum puberulum is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and rocky slopes at elevations of 500-1,500 meters.

Ornithogalum puberulum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ornithogalum puberulum?

Ornithogalum puberulum

What is the family of Ornithogalum puberulum?

Hyacinthaceae

What is the natural habitat of Ornithogalum puberulum?

Grasslands

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