Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
uluense
ID:
710874

Status:
valid

Authors:
Speta

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Candollea 46: 257 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000710207



Common Names

  • Uluense Star-of-Bethlehem
  • Uluense Star-of-Bethleham
  • Uluense Star-of-Bethleham-lily


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Description

Ornithogalum uluense (also called the Ulu star-of-Bethlehem, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with long, narrow leaves and white flowers with yellow centers. It is native to South Africa, and it grows in grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ornithogalum uluense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ornithogalum uluense has small, white, star-shaped flowers with six petals and yellow anthers. The fruits are small, round, and woody, with a single seed inside. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with toothed margins.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ornithogalum uluense is a bulbous perennial that can be propagated from seed or offsets. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Offsets should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Once established, Ornithogalum uluense requires little water and is tolerant of drought.

Where to Find Ornithogalum uluense

Ornithogalum uluense is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in dry deciduous forests.

Ornithogalum uluense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ornithogalum uluense?

Ornithogalum uluense

What is the common name of Ornithogalum uluense?

Ulu Star of Bethlehem

What is the natural habitat of Ornithogalum uluense?

Deserts and semi-deserts

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-283332: Based on the initial data import
Franz Speta (1941-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Speta' in the authors string.