Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
ulixis
ID:
1322332

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Speta) Raus

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 42: 294 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334786



Common Names

  • Ornithogalum ulixis
  • Ulysses' Ornithogalum
  • Ulysses' Star-of-Bethlehem


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Description

Ornithogalum ulixis (also called Ulixes Ornithogalum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asparagaceae family. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands. It is a small herb with white flowers and linear leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Ornithogalum ulixis is an ornamental plant that is used for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used medicinally to treat digestive issues and skin problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ornithogalum ulixis has small, white flowers, with a seed capsule that is about 1 mm long. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ornithogalum ulixis is a tropical bulb native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or division. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. To propagate from division, divide the bulb into smaller clumps and replant them in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and the bulb should grow in a few weeks.

Where to Find Ornithogalum ulixis

Ornithogalum ulixis is native to Europe and can be found in the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and other parts of Europe.

Ornithogalum ulixis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ornithogalum ulixis?

Ornithogalum ulixis

What is the family of Ornithogalum ulixis?

Hyacinthaceae

What is the common name of Ornithogalum ulixis?

Ulixis

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

Franz Speta (1941-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Speta' in the authors string.
Thomas Raus (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raus' in the authors string.