Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
wiedemannii
ID:
710362

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 5: 221 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000709695



Common Names

  • Ornithogalum Wiedemannii
  • Wiedemannii Star of Bethlehem
  • Wiedemannii Ornithogalum


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Description

Ornithogalum wiedemannii (also called Wiedemann's Star of Bethlehem, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial with white flowers. It is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Ornithogalum wiedemannii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in bouquets.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ornithogalum wiedemannii var. reflexum (Freyn & Sint.) Speta
Ornithogalum wiedemannii var. wiedemannii

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ornithogalum wiedemannii is a white-yellow star-shaped flower, with a yellow centre. The seed is a small, hard, black seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped, and have a grey-green colour.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ornithogalum wiedemannii is a small, evergreen perennial that grows up to 30 cm (12 in) tall. It has narrow, grass-like leaves and white, star-shaped flowers that bloom in spring and summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division.

Where to Find Ornithogalum wiedemannii

Ornithogalum wiedemannii can be found in South Africa.

Ornithogalum wiedemannii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ornithogalum wiedemannii?

Ornithogalum wiedemannii

What is the common name of Ornithogalum wiedemannii?

Wiedemann's Star of Bethlehem

What is the natural habitat of Ornithogalum wiedemannii?

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,

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