Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Species:
viride
ID:
711372

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.f.) Dryand. ex W.T.Aiton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1811

Citation Micro:
Hortus Kew. 2: 327 1811

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000710705



Common Names

  • Ornithoglossum viride
  • Viride Ornithoglossum
  • Ornithoglossum Viride


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Synonyms

  • Melanthium viride L.f. [unknown]
  • Ornithoglossum glaucum Salisb. [illegitimate]
  • Onixotis viridis Raf. [unknown]

Description

Ornithoglossum viride (also called green bird's-tongue, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to South Africa. It has a rosette of basal leaves and white flowers with green stripes. It grows in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ornithoglossum viride is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of firewood. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Ornithoglossum viride are white to yellow and have five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ornithoglossum viride is a low-growing evergreen perennial that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is a slow-growing plant and can take several years to reach its full size.

Where to Find Ornithoglossum viride

Ornithoglossum viride can be found in the Caribbean region of Colombia and Venezuela.

Ornithoglossum viride FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ornithoglossum viride?

Ornithoglossum viride

What is the common name of Ornithoglossum viride?

Green Bird's-tongue

What is the natural habitat of Ornithoglossum viride?

Grasslands and open areas

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

Carl Linnaeus the Younger (1741-1783): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.f.' in the authors string.
Jonas Carlsson Dryander (1748-1810): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dryand.' in the authors string.
William Townsend Aiton (1766-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.T.Aiton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:539636-1: Based on the initial data import