Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
tardum
ID:
1411626

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Speta) Uysal & Ertugrul

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Türk. Bitkileri List. 104. 2012 [20 Nov 2012]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424091





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Description

Ornithogalum tardum (also called Late star-of-Bethlehem, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a bulb. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ornithogalum tardum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ornithogalum tardum has a small, white flower with yellow and purple markings. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ornithogalum tardum is a bulbous plant native to South Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be kept moist but not wet. Propagation is done by division or by seed.

Where to Find Ornithogalum tardum

Ornithogalum tardum is native to the Mediterranean.

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

Tuna Uysal: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Uysal' in the authors string.
Kuddisi Ertuğrul: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ertugrul' in the authors string.
Franz Speta (1941-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Speta' in the authors string.