Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
umbellatum
ID:
710500

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 307 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000709833



Common Names

  • Ornithogalum umbellatum
  • Star-of-Bethlehem
  • Sleepy Dick


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Description

Ornithogalum umbellatum (also called Star of Bethlehem, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asparagaceae family. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. It is found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ornithogalum umbellatum is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ornithogalum umbellatum has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have thin, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ornithogalum umbellatum is a perennial that can be propagated from division or seed. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Both division and seed should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Ornithogalum umbellatum

Ornithogalum umbellatum is native to Europe and can be found in the countries of Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, and Switzerland.

Ornithogalum umbellatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ornithogalum umbellatum?

Ornithogalum umbellatum

What is the common name of Ornithogalum umbellatum?

Star of Bethlehem

What is the growth rate of Ornithogalum umbellatum?

Medium

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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