Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Species:
calcicola
ID:
710260

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Krause & Dinter

Source:
wcs

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 45: 123 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000709593



Common Names

  • Calcicola Ornithoglossum
  • Calcicola Lilyturf
  • Calcicola Plant


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Description

Ornithoglossum calcicola (also called Calcareous Bird's Tongue, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with dark green, strap-like leaves and star-shaped white flowers. It is native to the Black Sea region and prefers well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is drought and frost tolerant and is a popular choice for gardens and parks.

Uses & Benefits

Ornithoglossum calcicola is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and digestive issues. It is also used as an astringent and antiseptic. It can also be used as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Ornithoglossum calcicola is a white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, brown, flattened ovoid. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ornithoglossum calcicola is a perennial herb that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated from seed or division. It can also be propagated from cuttings.

Where to Find Ornithoglossum calcicola

Ornithoglossum calcicola is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria.

Ornithoglossum calcicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ornithoglossum calcicola?

Ornithoglossum calcicola

What is the common name of Ornithoglossum calcicola?

Calcareous Bird's Tongue

Where is Ornithoglossum calcicola native to?

Eastern Europe

Species in the Colchicaceae family

Baeometra uniflora, Baeometra uniflora, Burchardia bairdiae, Burchardia congesta, Burchardia monantha, Burchardia multiflora, Burchardia rosea, Burchardia umbellata, Camptorrhiza indica, Camptorrhiza strumosa, Colchicum alpinum, Colchicum antilibanoticum, Colchicum arenarium, Colchicum arenasii, Colchicum asteranthum, Colchicum atticum, Colchicum autumnale, Colchicum balansae, Colchicum baytopiorum, Colchicum bivonae, Colchicum boissieri, Colchicum bulbocodium, Colchicum burttii, Colchicum chalcedonicum, Colchicum chimonanthum, Colchicum cilicicum, Colchicum confusum, Colchicum corsicum, Colchicum cretense, Colchicum crocifolium, Colchicum cupanii, Colchicum davisii, Colchicum decaisnei, Colchicum doerfleri, Colchicum dolichantherum, Colchicum eichleri, Colchicum euboeum, Colchicum fasciculare, Colchicum feinbruniae, Colchicum filifolium, Colchicum freynii, Colchicum gonarei, Colchicum graecum, Colchicum haynaldii, Colchicum heldreichii, Colchicum hierosolymitanum, Colchicum hirsutum, Colchicum hungaricum, Colchicum imperatoris-friderici, Colchicum inundatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-283275: Based on the initial data import
Kurt Dinter (1868-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dinter' in the authors string.
Kurt Krause (1883-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Krause' in the authors string.