Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
thermophilum
ID:
712395

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.M.Leight.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1945

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 11: 145 (1945)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000711728



Common Names

  • Thermophilum Ornithogalum
  • Thermophilum-leaved Ornithogalum
  • Thermophilum-leaf Ornithogalum


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Description

Ornithogalum thermophilum (also called Thermophilic Star-of-Bethlehem, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the Mediterranean and is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes. It has narrow, linear leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Ornithogalum thermophilum is used as a medicinal plant and is also used in gardens for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ornithogalum thermophilum has white flowers with yellow centres and long, narrow leaves. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ornithogalum thermophilum is a bulb that can be propagated from offsets or seed. Offsets should be planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a seed tray and kept moist until germination. Once germinated, the seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots and grown in a sunny location.

Where to Find Ornithogalum thermophilum

Ornithogalum thermophilum is native to the Caucasus and can be found in grasslands and disturbed areas.

Ornithogalum thermophilum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ornithogalum thermophilum?

Ornithogalum thermophilum

What is the common name of Ornithogalum thermophilum?

Thermophilum

What is the natural habitat of Ornithogalum thermophilum?

Dry open forests and 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,

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