Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
xanthochlorum
ID:
710412

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 6: 508 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000709745



Common Names

  • Ornithogalum xanthochlorum
  • Yellow-green Star of Bethlehem
  • Xanthochlorum Star of Bethlehem


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Synonyms

  • Ethesia xanthochlora (Baker) Mart.-Azorín, M.B.Crespo & Juan [unknown]

Description

Ornithogalum xanthochlorum (also called Yellow-green Star of Bethlehem, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial with yellow-green flowers. It is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ornithogalum xanthochlorum has white star-shaped flowers with yellow centres. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have narrow, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ornithogalum xanthochlorum 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 xanthochlorum

Ornithogalum xanthochlorum 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 xanthochlorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ornithogalum xanthochlorum?

Ornithogalum xanthochlorum

What are the common names of Ornithogalum xanthochlorum?

Yellow-Green Star-of-Bethlehem, Yellow-Green Star-of-Bethlehem Lily

What is the natural habitat of Ornithogalum xanthochlorum?

Ornithogalum xanthochlorum is native to Central and Southern Europe

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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