Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
rupestre
ID:
711603

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1782

Citation Micro:
Suppl. Pl. : 199 (1782)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000710936



Common Names

  • Ornithogalum rupestre
  • Rupestre Ornithogalum
  • Rupestre Star-of-Bethlehem


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Synonyms

  • Ornithogalum witteklipense F.M.Leight. [unknown]
  • Ornithogalum virgineum Sol. ex Baker [unknown]
  • Eliokarmos rupestris (L.f.) Mart.-Azorín, M.B.Crespo & Juan [unknown]

Description

Ornithogalum rupestre (also called Rock ornithogalum, among many other common names) is a small perennial herb native to South Africa. It has linear leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Ornithogalum rupestre is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and can be used as a ground cover or in containers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ornithogalum rupestre is white, with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is a small, black, ovoid drupe, about 1 cm in diameter. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ornithogalum rupestre is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-draining soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, including sandy and clay soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. Deadheading spent flowers will encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Ornithogalum rupestre

Ornithogalum rupestre is native to southern Africa, from South Africa to Mozambique.

Ornithogalum rupestre FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ornithogalum rupestre?

Ornithogalum rupestre

What is the family of Ornithogalum rupestre?

Hyacinthaceae

What is the natural habitat of Ornithogalum rupestre?

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