Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
thyrsoides
ID:
712425

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jacq.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1777

Citation Micro:
Hort. Bot. Vindob. 3: 17 (1777)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000711758



Common Names

  • Thyrsoid Ornithogalum
  • Thyrsoid-leaved Ornithogalum
  • Thyrsoid-leaf Ornithogalum


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Synonyms

  • Lomaresis alba Raf. [unknown]
  • Myogalum thyrsoides (Jacq.) Endl. [unknown]
  • Myogalum coarctatum (Jacq.) Endl. [unknown]
  • Ornithogalum hermannii F.M.Leight. [unknown]
  • Ornithogalum grimaldiae Nocca [unknown]
  • Ornithogalum conicum Willd. ex Kunth [unknown]
  • Ornithogalum coarctatum Jacq. [unknown]
  • Ornithogalum ceresianum F.M.Leight. [unknown]
  • Ornithogalum gilgianum Schltr. ex Poelln. [unknown]
  • Ornithogalum bicolor Haw. [unknown]
  • Ornithogalum revolutum Jacq. [unknown]
  • Tomoxis coarctata (Jacq.) Raf. [unknown]
  • Eliokarmos coarctatum (Jacq.) Raf. [unknown]
  • Eliokarmos thyrsoides (Jacq.) Raf. [unknown]
  • Eliokarmos ceresianus (F.M.Leight.) Mart.-Azorín, M.B.Crespo & Juan [unknown]
  • Ornithogalum revolutum sensu Ker-Gawl., non Jacq. [deprecated]

Description

Ornithogalum thyrsoides (also called Thyrsus-like 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 thyrsoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a cut flower and for dried flower arrangements.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ornithogalum conicum sub. conicum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ornithogalum thyrsoides is white and has six petals. The seed is a small, black, glossy seed. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ornithogalum thyrsoides can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a moist potting mix. The plants should be grown in full sun and kept moist but not wet.

Where to Find Ornithogalum thyrsoides

Ornithogalum thyrsoides is native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Ornithogalum thyrsoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ornithogalum thyrsoides?

Ornithogalum thyrsoides

What is the common name of Ornithogalum thyrsoides?

Thyrsoides

What is the natural habitat of Ornithogalum thyrsoides?

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,

References