Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
verae
ID:
708336

Status:
valid

Authors:
U.Müll.-Doblies & D.Müll.-Doblies

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 107: 432 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000707669



Common Names

  • Verae's Ornithogalum
  • Verae Ornithogalum
  • Campanulate Ornithogalum


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Synonyms

  • Nicipe verae (U.Müll.-Doblies & D.Müll.-Doblies) Mart.-Azorín, M.B.Crespo & Juan [unknown]

Description

Ornithogalum verae (also called Verae's Star-of-Bethlehem, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and North Africa. It grows to a height of up to 1 m and has white flowers. It is found in open woodlands and grasslands in temperate and subtropical regions.

Uses & Benefits

Ornithogalum verae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It can also be used as a ground cover or for landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Ornithogalum verae are white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and delicate, with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ornithogalum verae is an evergreen perennial that grows up to 12 inches tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but division can also be used. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny spot. Divisions should be taken in early summer and planted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Ornithogalum verae

Gordonia pubescens is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats of Karnataka.

Ornithogalum verae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ornithogalum verae?

Ornithogalum verae

What is the family of Ornithogalum verae?

Hyacinthaceae

What is the natural habitat of Ornithogalum verae?

Grasslands and open 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-283083: Based on the initial data import
Dietrich Müller-Doblies (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Müll.-Doblies' in the authors string.
Ute Müller-Doblies (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'U.Müll.-Doblies' in the authors string.