Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
sumbulianum
ID:
798571

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.D.Düsen & Deniz

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Pakistan J. Bot. 37: 33 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000797904



Common Names

  • Ornithogalum sumbulianum
  • Sumbul Star-of-Bethlehem
  • Sumbul Ornithogalum


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Description

Ornithogalum sumbulianum (also called Sumbulian Star-of-Bethlehem, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in open grasslands and scrublands. Its leaves are linear to lanceolate in shape and the flowers are white with a yellow center. The fruit is a capsule.

Uses & Benefits

Ornithogalum sumbulianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ornithogalum sumbulianum has small white flowers with yellow centers and long, thin seed pods. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves. The seeds are small and black.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ornithogalum sumbulianum can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil and partial shade. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized once a month.

Where to Find Ornithogalum sumbulianum

Ornithogalum sumbulianum can be found in India and Sri Lanka.

Ornithogalum sumbulianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ornithogalum sumbulianum?

Ornithogalum sumbulianum

What is the common name of Ornithogalum sumbulianum?

Sumbulian Star of Bethlehem

What is the natural habitat of Ornithogalum sumbulianum?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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-336388: Based on the initial data import
Olcay Dinç Düșen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.D.Düsen' in the authors string.
Ismail Gökhan Deniz: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Deniz' in the authors string.