Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
pumilum
ID:
713990

Status:
valid

Authors:
Zahar.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Goulandris 5: 151 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000713323



Common Names

  • Small Star of Bethlehem
  • Star of Bethlehem
  • Small Ornithogalum


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Description

Ornithogalum pumilum (also called Dwarf star-of-Bethlehem, among many other common names) is a perennial herb of the family Asparagaceae. It is native to Europe and North Africa. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as thickets, forests, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Ornithogalum pumilum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its timber which is used for making furniture and as firewood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ornithogalum pumilum has white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ornithogalum pumilum is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Ornithogalum pumilum

Ornithogalum pumilum is native to China and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.

Ornithogalum pumilum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ornithogalum pumilum?

Ornithogalum pumilum

What is the common name of Ornithogalum pumilum?

Dwarf Star-of-Bethlehem

What is the native range of Ornithogalum pumilum?

Greece

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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