Ornithogalum thyrsoides is a bulbous plant species that is endemic to the cape province in south africa. As ornithogalum nutans a member of the asparagaceae family it is closely related to asparagus and yucca plants. Some species are native to other areas such as the caucasus. Ornithogalum collinum otgcl ornithogalum comosum otgcm. Ornithogalum dubium, commonly called star of bethlehem, needs minimal care, especially in mediterranean climates where the mild winters and dry summers resemble the weather in its native australia. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the. It is also known by the common names of chinkerinchee or chincherinchee. Also known as wonderflower and starofbethlehem, or chincherinchee. Ornithogalum has been listed as one of the 38 plants used to prepare bach flower remedies, a kind of alternative medicine promoted for its effect on health. Ornithogalum arabicum better known as the star of bethlehem has beautiful bright white flowers that have a central black eye in spring. Ornithogalum showing all 2 results default sorting sort by popularity sort by average rating sort by newness sort by price.
All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative. Van jaarsveld, e j 1994 ornithogalum sardienii, a new dwarf succulent bulb from the little karoo, bradleya 12. Use solo as a centerpiece or arrange amongst a backdrop of foliage plants. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. We do not intend the plant list to be complete for names of infraspecific rank. This native of the mediterranean area is a bulbous perennial forming fleshy, lanceshaped leaves, the strong flower stalks carrying pyramidal clusters of white, starshaped flowers with a green central vein on each petal in late summer. Or amend the soil with the addition of organic material to raise the level 23 inches to improve the drainage. This page was last edited on 19 december 2019, at 05. Abstract this study evaluates ornithogalum brevipedicellatum, which was. Ornithogalum dubium star of bethlehemrhs gardening. They are available in a number or varieties with different flowers and growth habits. Write poetry about daffodils, and you could be immortalized in the annals of literature, but say onithogalum, and your friends probably wont have a clue what youre talking about. Find, read and cite all the research you need on researchgate. Doblies references edit search for ornithogalum, world checklist of selected plant families, royal botanic gardens, kew, retrieved.
The record derives from wcsp data supplied on 20120323 which reports it as an accepted name record 282964 with original publication details. Ornithogalum umbellatum stock photos and images 114. When you download and open pdf file, you see 4 links. Common names include the garden starofbethlehem, splendid ornithogalum, napatnoon, and grass lily. This page was last edited on 7 september 2019, at 17. Ornithogalum caudatum grows from a large bulb at its base. Order wholesale ornithogalum bulbs from holland with dutchgrown. It sends out 3to5foot flower spikes with lightly fragrant white and green flowers. Option 1 exdoc endorsement no 6121 1 consignment complies with annex iv. Pdf crossing and selfing experiments in the ornithogalum. Text is available under the creative commons attributionsharealike license. Pdf the nomenclature and the taxonomy of ornithogalum divergens boreau hyacinthaceae are reported. Racemes of large, white, fragrant flowers to 2 diameter. Although it is one of the most beautiful flowering bulbs, this neglected mediterranean treasure is all.
Starofbethlehem and arabian starflower are common garden ornamentals grown for their white starshaped. Commonly called star of bethlehem, orange star flower, snake flower. Outdoor beds find a location where the soil drains well. From the narrowly interpreted genus ornithogalum only species of the o.
The plant list includes 693 scientific plant names of species rank for the genus ornithogalum. Ornithogalum saundersiae bulbs buy online at farmer gracy uk. Ornithogalum arabicum arabian starflower dutchgrown. Rescue remedy helianthemum nummularium flower, clematis vitalba flower, impatiens glandulifera flower, prunus cerasifera flower, and ornithogalum umbellatum solution if this spl contains. Ornithogalum arcuatum seeds ornithogalum narbonense, narbonne starofbethlehem, pyramidal starofbethlehem, southern starofb plant world seeds. Ornithogalum species, arabs eye, arabian starflower. Other members of the genus are found in the rest of africa, europe and western as. Preplant storage and greenhouse temperature influence flowering. Some of the longest lasting vase varieties available anywhere. Ornithogalum umbellatum star of bethlehem plant photograph by thatredhead4. Ornithogalum definition is a large genus of old world bulbous herbs family liliaceae with basal leaves resembling grass and naked scapes bearing clusters of white, yellow, or greenish flowers with spreading perianth segments and flattened filaments. Ornithogalum collinum in world checklist of selected plant families.
The university of minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer. Ornithogalum bulbs are spring flowering and are planted in late summer to autumn. I point 44 of directive 200029ec the plants have been grown in nurseries, and are free from plant debris, flowers and fruits, and have been inspected at appropriate times and prior to export, and found free from symptoms of harmfu bacteria, viruses and viruslike organisms, and either found free from signs or. Introduced into northern europe, north america, australia. The botanical name is from the greek phrase birds milk meaning something amazing. It contains a total of more than 200 species, of which 123 occur in southern africa. How to care for a ornithogalum dubium plant home guides. Peat moss, compost, ground bark or decomposed manure all work well. Ornithogalum nutans growing guide nodding starofbethlehem. Over 114 ornithogalum umbellatum pictures to choose from, with no signup needed. Write poetry about daffodils, and you could be immortalized in the annals of literature, but say onithogalum, and your friends probably wont have a clue what youre.
The plant list a working list for all plant species. The record derives from wcsp data supplied on 20120323 which reports it as an accepted name record 283200 with original publication details. It sends out 3to5foot flower spikes with lightly fragrant white and green. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. In the wild, its brilliant white starry blooms sometimes cover the ground in their thousands, creating a fantastic spectacle. Department of agriculture plant hardiness zones 8 through 9 and rarely has trouble with insect pests or disease problems. Media in category ornithogalum collinumthis category contains only the following file. The genus ornithogalum belongs to the scilloideae subfamily within the asparagaceae family formerly hyacinthaceae and contains approx. Ornithogalum is the largest genus of the family hyacinthaceae in southern africa.
Pdf nomenclature and taxonomy of ornithogalum divergens. Genus ornithogalum are bulbous perennials with linear or strapshaped basal leaves and racemes, sometimes contracted, of starshaped or cupshaped, white, yellow or orange flowers details o. General information about ornithogalum umbellatum otgum europe except north and east. Ornithogalum species for the garden ornithogalum umbellatum. Ornithogalum definition of ornithogalum by merriamwebster. Download ornithogalum umbellatum images and photos. Crossing and selfing experiments in the ornithogalum umbellatumaugustifolium complex. If there are still water puddles 56 hours after a hard rain, scout out another site. Ornithogalum magnum, commonly known as star of bethlehem, is a bulbous perennial that is native to the caucasus mountains in georgia. Infestations impact on crop growth and mechanical operations due to the high bulb density and dense foliage. Bright starry blooms cluster atop narrow leaves for a striking display of bold color and crisp form. It is often confused with wild garlic allium vineale and wild onion allium canadense. Ornithogalum definition of ornithogalum by the free dictionary.
Pdf as a part of a taxonomic revision of the iberian and balearic taxa of. Ornithogalum, genus of about 100 species of bulbous herbs native to eurasia and africa. Ornithogalum definition and meaning collins english. How to care for a ornithogalum dubium plant hunker. Pdf on dec 16, 20, mario martinez azorin and others published ornithogalum l.
Ornithogalum dubium, commonly called star of bethlehem, needs minimal care, especially in mediterranean climates where the mild winters and dry summers resemble the weather in its native. The genus ornithogalum contains about 180 species as of may 2012. Soon, your friends will be trying hard to say that long name just so that. But trying to find this fantastic dwarf bulb in cultivation is virtually impossible. Browse pictures and read growth cultivation information about ornithogalum species, arabs eye, arabian starflower, lesser capelily ornithogalum arabicum supplied by member gardeners in the pl. Ornithogalum dubium mentions legales for for some botanists ornithogalum concordianum belongs to the genus albuca a. Starofbethlehem ornithogalum umbellatum is a perennial ornamental plant that has become a troublesome weed on golf courses, athletic fields and home lawns throughout tennessee. Ornithogalum arabicum, commonly called star of bethlethem, is native to the mediterranean and is also often commonly called arabian star flower. Doblies references edit search for ornithogalum, world checklist of selected plant families, royal botanic gardens, kew, retrieved 20120521. The plant list includes a further 124 scientific plant names of infraspecific rank for the genus ornithogalum.
Ornithogalum is a genus of perennial plants mostly native to southern europe and southern africa belonging to the family asparagaceae. However, according to cancer research uk, there is no scientific evidence to prove that flower remedies can control, cure or prevent any type of disease, including cancer. Early spring ephemeral therophytic nonnitrophilous grasslands as a. As far as the division of ornithogalum into subgenera and sections is concemed. Star of bethlehem ornithogalum umbellatum star of bethlehem figure 1 is an increasingly problematic weed found in areas of the murrumbidgee catchment including near henty and junee. Ornithogalum saundersiae or giant chincherinchee is a species of ornithogalum star of bethlehem in the subfamily scilloideae of family asparagaceae. Ornithogalum plants range from 10 cm to 60 cm 4 to 24 inches in height and are. These flowers are pretty, but smaller and not as showy as those of other ornithogalums. Abstract the work deals with habitats of romulea bulbocodium and romulea linaresii. There are no related plants for species ornithogalum arabicum. General information about ornithogalum collinum otgcl. Previous research indicated that preplant cool storage of ornithogalum bulbs accelerated flowering. Ornithogalum plant growing guide star of bethlehem. It has long, bright green, straplike leaves which can reach three feet.
Ornithogalum is a genus of plants that belongs to the family hyacinthaceae. At farmer gracys, we are lucky enough to be situated in the heart of the dutch flower bulb district. Dailymed rescue remedy helianthemum nummularium flower. Or amend the soil with the addition of organic material to raise the. This genus has very many species but is practically unknown in cultivation except for the yellow and orange species of group a. Also known as the giant chincherinchee, this plant of many names is a definite improvement on the runofthemill. Sun star, orange star plant ornithogalum dubium pick ontario.
Pollenfertility and seed formation in the ornithogalum umbellatumangustifolium complex liliaceaescilloideae. Narrow, semierect, grasslike, linear leaves to 12 grow in a basal clump to 612 tall. Ornithogalum nutans description common names for ornithogalum nutans include drooping or nodding starofbethlehem, and it can reach a height of 5060 cm 2024 inches, and a width of 5 cm 2 inches. The board of trustees of the royal botanic gardens, kew. Ornithogalum definition is a large genus of old world bulbous herbs family liliaceae with basal leaves resembling grass and naked scapes bearing clusters of white, yellow, or greenish flowers with. Ornithogalum umbellatum otgumoverview eppo global database. Ornithogalum nutans description common names for ornithogalum nutans include. Ornithogalum plants range from 10 cm to 60 cm 4 to 24 inches in height and are usually grown as half hardy or hardy bulbs in the garden ornithogalum flowers in the spring or summer species dependent carrying star shaped bells of white, orange, or pale green flowers, atop. Ornithogalum umbellatum, commonly known as star of bethlehem, is a bulbous perennial that is native to the mediterranean region.
Ornithogalum collinum otgcloverview eppo global database. Media in category ornithogalum collinum this category contains only the following file. Ornithogalum arcuatum seeds ornithogalum narbonense. Use this to your advantage by adding an element of surprise to your flower garden. There are several species within the genus ornithogalum, but theres one species in particular that really stands out.