Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mart.-Azorín, M.B.Crespo, A.P.Dold, M.Pinter & Wetschnig) J.C.Manning
Source:
BODATSA (SANBI)
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Bothalia 47(1)-a2252: 2 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001420917
Description
Ornithogalum rosulatum (also called Rosulate Ornithogalum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a creeping habit and grows to a height of about 10 cm. It is found in grassland and rocky areas, and is often found in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal.
Uses & Benefits
Ornithogalum rosulatum is a popular ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in traditional African medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ornithogalum rosulatum has white flowers with six petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round in shape. The seedlings are slender and have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ornithogalum rosulatum is a perennial that is best grown from seed. Sow the seed in a sunny location in well-drained soil. The seed should be sown in the spring and the plants will bloom in the summer. The plants should be divided every few years to keep them healthy.
Where to Find Ornithogalum rosulatum
Ornithogalum rosulatum can be found in the Northern Cape, South Africa
Ornithogalum rosulatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ornithogalum rosulatum?
Ornithogalum rosulatum
What is the common name of Ornithogalum rosulatum?
Rosulate Star-of-Bethlehem
What is the natural habitat of Ornithogalum rosulatum?
Grassy slopes, rocky outcrops, and disturbed 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,
References
Michael Pinter: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Pinter' in the authors string.