Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
trichophyllum
ID:
712680

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. , ser. 2, 4: 108 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000712013



Common Names

  • Ornithogalum Trichophyllum
  • Trichophyllum Ornithogalum
  • Hairy-Leaved Star-of-Bethlehem


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Description

Ornithogalum trichophyllum (also called Hairy 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 trichophyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as an edible plant in some parts of the world. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ornithogalum trichophyllum has white, star-shaped flowers with six petals and six sepals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ornithogalum trichophyllum is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus region. It is easy to propagate from seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and does not require much fertilizer. It can be propagated from cuttings or division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Ornithogalum trichophyllum

Ornithogalum trichophyllum can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Ornithogalum trichophyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ornithogalum trichophyllum?

Ornithogalum trichophyllum

What is the family of Ornithogalum trichophyllum?

Asparagaceae

What is the common name of Ornithogalum trichophyllum?

Hairy 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,

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