Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
sigmoideum
ID:
712616

Status:
valid

Authors:
Freyn & Sint.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier 4: 189 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000711949



Common Names

  • Ornithogalum sigmoideum
  • Sigmoid Ornithogalum
  • Sigmoid Star of Bethlehem


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Synonyms

  • Ornithogalum saginatum Speta [unknown]
  • Ornithogalum pluttulum Speta [unknown]
  • Ornithogalum sibthorpii Greuter [unknown]
  • Ornithogalum nanum Sm. [illegitimate]

Description

Ornithogalum sigmoideum (also called Sigmoid Star-of-Bethlehem, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It has long, narrow leaves and white flowers with yellow centers. It is found in grasslands, in sandy or rocky soils.

Uses & Benefits

Ornithogalum sigmoideum is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ornithogalum sigmoideum has small, white flowers with yellow centres. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two pairs of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ornithogalum sigmoideum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from new growth and planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Ornithogalum sigmoideum

Ornithogalum sigmoideum is native to the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Ornithogalum sigmoideum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ornithogalum sigmoideum?

Ornithogalum sigmoideum

What is the family of Ornithogalum sigmoideum?

Hyacinthaceae

What is the common name of Ornithogalum sigmoideum?

S-shaped Star-of-Bethlehem

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-283513: Based on the initial data import
Josef Franz Freyn (1845-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Freyn' in the authors string.
Paul Sintenis (1847-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sint.' in the authors string.