Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
visianicum
ID:
710665

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tomm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Mem. Reale Ist. Veneto Sci. 20: 176 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000709998



Common Names

  • Ornithogalum Visianicum
  • Visian's Star of Bethlehem
  • Visian's Ornithogalum


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Description

Ornithogalum visianicum (also called Visian's star-of-Bethlehem, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region, where it grows in dry grasslands and rocky slopes. It has linear leaves and produces white, star-shaped flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Ornithogalum visianicum is used for making rope, baskets, and mats. It is also used as a source of food and medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ornithogalum visianicum has small white flowers with six petals and six sepals. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ornithogalum visianicum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or summer, and the divisions should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Ornithogalum visianicum

Ornithogalum visianicum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the coastal regions of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Ornithogalum visianicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ornithogalum visianicum?

Ornithogalum visianicum

What type of plant is Ornithogalum visianicum?

Ornithogalum visianicum is a perennial herb.

Where does Ornithogalum visianicum grow?

Ornithogalum visianicum grows in Europe, mainly in Italy and Greece.

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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