Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
wildtii
ID:
710078

Status:
valid

Authors:
Podp.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Živa , ser. 2, 23: 246 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000709411



Common Names

  • Ornithogalum wildtii
  • Wildtii Ornithogalum
  • Ornithogalum


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Synonyms

  • Honogalum wildtii (Podp.) Holub [unknown]
  • Honogalum wildtii (Podp.) Holub [unknown]

Description

Ornithogalum wildtii (also called Wildt's Star-of-Bethlehem, among many other common names) is a small perennial plant that can grow up to 30cm in height. It is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands and rocky outcrops. It has narrow, grass-like leaves and white flowers that bloom in spring and summer.

Uses & Benefits

Ornithogalum wildtii is an attractive, drought-tolerant plant that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover to help control erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ornithogalum wildtii is a white, star-shaped bloom. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ornithogalum wildtii is a small perennial plant that can be grown in well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seed raising mix and lightly covered. Division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Ornithogalum wildtii

Ornithogalum wildtii can be found in South Africa, particularly in the provinces of Western Cape and Eastern Cape.

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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