Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
woronowii
ID:
710423

Status:
valid

Authors:
Krasch.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS 4: 743 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000709756



Common Names

  • Ornithogalum woronowii
  • Woronow's Star of Bethlehem
  • Woronowii Star of Bethlehem


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Description

Ornithogalum woronowii (also called Woronowii Ornithogalum, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial native to the Mediterranean region. It has long, narrow leaves and produces white, star-shaped flowers in late spring and early summer. Ornithogalum woronowii is found in rocky, dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ornithogalum woronowii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, cough, and dysentery.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ornithogalum woronowii is a white star-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, black seed. The seedlings are small and have small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ornithogalum woronowii is a small evergreen perennial that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is done by seed or division.

Where to Find Ornithogalum woronowii

Ornithogalum woronowii is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the countries of Algeria, France, Greece, Italy, Libya, Morocco, Portugal, Spain, and Tunisia.

Ornithogalum woronowii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ornithogalum woronowii?

Ornithogalum woronowii

What is the family of Ornithogalum woronowii?

Asparagaceae

What is the common name of Ornithogalum woronowii?

Woronow's Star-of-Bethlehem

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,