Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Species:
dinteri
ID:
710352

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Krause

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 48: 353 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000709685



Common Names

  • Ornithoglossum Dinteri
  • Dinteri Star of Bethlehem
  • Dinteri Ornithoglossum


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Description

Ornithoglossum dinteri (also called Dinter's Star of Bethlehem, among many other common names) is a perennial herb, typically reaching up to 40 cm in height. It is native to South Africa, occurring in the provinces of Limpopo and Mpumalanga. It is found in a range of habitats, from grassland to rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Ornithoglossum dinteri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in bouquets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ornithoglossum dinteri 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

Ornithoglossum dinteri is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone before being planted in a well-draining medium.

Where to Find Ornithoglossum dinteri

Ornithoglossum dinteri can be found in South Africa.

Ornithoglossum dinteri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ornithoglossum dinteri?

Ornithoglossum dinteri

What is the common name of Ornithoglossum dinteri?

Dinter's Bird's-tongue

What is the natural habitat of Ornithoglossum dinteri?

Deserts and semi-deserts

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-283284: Based on the initial data import
Kurt Krause (1883-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Krause' in the authors string.