Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Species:
undulatum
ID:
772091

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sweet

Source:
wcs

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Brit. Fl. Gard. 2: t. 131 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000771424



Common Names

  • Ornithoglossum Undulatum
  • Ornithoglossum
  • Undulatum


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Description

Ornithoglossum undulatum (also called 'Waved Bird's-tongue', among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant that can reach up to 0.5 m in height. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky hillsides and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Ornithoglossum undulatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ornithoglossum undulatum has small, white flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ornithoglossum undulatum is a perennial bulbous plant that can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and moist soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Ornithoglossum undulatum

Ornithoglossum undulatum can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, and El Salvador.

Ornithoglossum undulatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ornithoglossum undulatum?

Ornithoglossum undulatum

What is the common name of Ornithoglossum undulatum?

Wavy Bird's-tongue

What is the natural habitat of Ornithoglossum undulatum?

Moist forests and thickets

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