Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
rotatum
ID:
708513

Status:
valid

Authors:
U.Müll.-Doblies & D.Müll.-Doblies

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 107: 482 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000707846



Common Names

  • Rotate Ornithogalum
  • Rotatum Ornithogalum
  • Rotate Star of Bethlehem


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Synonyms

  • Neopatersonia rotata (U.Müll.-Doblies & D.Müll.-Doblies) Mart.-Azorín, M.B.Crespo & Juan [unknown]

Description

Ornithogalum rotatum (also called Star-of-Bethlehem, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of linear leaves and a single stem bearing a star-shaped inflorescence. It is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ornithogalum rotatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of herbal medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ornithogalum rotatum has white, star-shaped flowers with six petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ornithogalum rotatum is an evergreen perennial that can grow up to 12 inches tall. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or seed. Division should be done in spring and seeds should be sown in fall.

Where to Find Ornithogalum rotatum

Ornithogalum rotatum can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Ornithogalum rotatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ornithogalum rotatum?

Ornithogalum rotatum

What is the common name of Ornithogalum rotatum?

Rotate Star-of-Bethlehem

What is the natural habitat of Ornithogalum rotatum?

It is found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-283101: Based on the initial data import
Dietrich Müller-Doblies (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Müll.-Doblies' in the authors string.
Ute Müller-Doblies (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'U.Müll.-Doblies' in the authors string.