Ornithogalum lithopsoides 18229
Author: Ernst Jacobus van Jaarsveld (1953-)Family: Asparagaceae Subfamily: Scilloideae Tribe: Ornithogaleae
Genus: Ornithogalum
Synonym(s): Nicipe lithopsoides
English name: Lithops-like star-of-Bethlehem
Zone: South Africa
Description
This species is from Little Karroo, South Africa.
Ornithogalum lithopsoides Observed in South Africa by Jean Audissou (license)
Botanical Description
The bulb is 15-25mm in diameter.
There are 10-18 leaves, spirally arranged rosette, 5-20mm long, 1-2mm wide, hysteranthous, coriaceous, subterete, slightly canaliculated in the adaxial side. The margin is minutely ciliolate with cilia 0.1-0.2mm long.
The inflorescence is 100-150mm tall. The perianth is 7-8mm long. The capsule is ovate, subobtuse. The seeds are rugose.
References
- Nicipe rosulata (Ornithogaloideae, Hyacinthaceae), a new species from the Little Karoo in South Africa, with a new combination in the genus, Martìnez-Azorìn, Mario and Crespo, Manuel B and Dold, Anthony P and Pinter, Michael and Wetschnig, Wolfgang. Systematic Botany 2014 Vol. 39(3) pag. 785-790. Address
- Notes on Ornithogalum lithopsoides, Audissou, Jean-André. CactusWorld 2010 Vol. 28(3) pag. 147-150. Address
There are 10-18 leaves, spirally arranged rosette, 5-20mm long, 1-2mm wide, hysteranthous, coriaceous, subterete, slightly canaliculated in the adaxial side. The margin is minutely ciliolate with cilia 0.1-0.2mm long.
The inflorescence is 100-150mm tall. The perianth is 7-8mm long. The capsule is ovate, subobtuse. The seeds are rugose.
References
- Nicipe rosulata (Ornithogaloideae, Hyacinthaceae), a new species from the Little Karoo in South Africa, with a new combination in the genus, Martìnez-Azorìn, Mario and Crespo, Manuel B and Dold, Anthony P and Pinter, Michael and Wetschnig, Wolfgang. Systematic Botany 2014 Vol. 39(3) pag. 785-790. Address
- Notes on Ornithogalum lithopsoides, Audissou, Jean-André. CactusWorld 2010 Vol. 28(3) pag. 147-150. Address
References for the genus
- Flore forestière française : Guide écologique illustré, Jean-Claude Rameau, Dominique Mansion, Gérard Dumé & Christian Gauberville. 2003 Vol. 2. ISBN
- A revision of Ornithogalum subgenus Aspasia section Aspasia, the chincherinchees (Hyacinthaceae), Manning, JC and Martìez-Azorì, M and Crespo, MB. Bothalia 2007 Vol. 37(2) pag. 133-164. Address
- Comparative anatomical studies on twelve Ornithogalum Asparagaceae species eleven nonendemic one endemic belonging to subgen Ornithogalum and subgen Beryllis growing naturally in Eskişehir Central Anatolia Turkey, Öztürk, Derviş and Koyuncu, Onur and Yaylacì, Ömer and Özgişi, Kurtuluş and Sezer, Okan and Tokur, Süleyman. Journal of Scientific Research and Reviews 2014 Vol. 3(3). ResearchGate
- Flora iberica, Santiago Castroviejo. 2010 pag. 188-207. ISBN
- Flora of the U.S.S.R, Botanicheskii institut (Akademiia nauk SSSR), Mifal Tirgume Ha-Mada Ha-Yisreeli & Smithsonian Libraries. Vol. 4 pag. 292-302. Address
- Flora of Turkey and the East Aegean Islands, P.H. Davies. 1984 Vol. 8 pag. 227-245. ISBN
- Flora Orientalis : sive, Enumeratio plantarum in Oriente a Graecia et Aegypto ad Indiae fines hucusque observatarum, Boissier Edmond and Buser Robert. Vol. 5 pag. 211-223. Address
- Flore pratique du Maroc, Mohamed Fennane, Mohammed Ibn Tattou. 2007 Vol. 3 pag. 378-381. ISBN
- Molecular phylogenetics of subfamily Ornithogaloideae (Hyacinthaceae) based on nuclear and plastid DNA regions, including a new taxonomic arrangement, Martinez-Azorin, Mario and Crespo, Manuel B and Juan, Ana and Fay, Michael F. Annals of Botany 2011 Vol. 107(1) pag. 1-37. Address
- Mountain Flora of Greece, Volume 2, Arne Strid. 1991 pag. 686-694. ISBN
- Ornithogalum: a revision of the southern African species, Obermeyer, Amalia A. Bothalia 1978 Vol. 12(3) pag. 323-376. Address
- Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region. 1: The Core Cape Flora. (Strelitzia 29), Manning, John and Goldblatt, Peter and others. 2012 pag. 112-114. Address
- Revisionula incompleta Ornithogalorum Austro-Africanorum (Hyacinthaceae), Müller-Doblies, Ute and Müller-Doblies, Dietrich. Feddes Repertorium 1996 Vol. 107(5-6) pag. 361-548. DOI
- Taxonomic revision of Ornithogalum subg. Beryllis (Hyacinthaceae) in the Iberian Peninsula and the Balearic Islands, Azorín, Mario and Crespo, Manuel and Juan, Ana. Belgian Journal of Botany 2010 Vol. 142 pag. 140-162. DOI
- Taxonomic revision of Ornithogalum subg. Ornithogalum (Hyacinthaceae) in the Iberian Peninsula and the Balearic Islands, Azorín, Mario and Crespo, Manuel and Juan, Ana. Oesterreichisches Botanisches Wochenblatt 2010 Vol. 289 pag. 181-211. DOI
- Taxonomic revision of Ornithogalum subgen Cathissa (Salisb.) Baker (Hyacinthaceae), Martínez-Azorín, Mario and Crespo, Manuel B and Juan, Ana. 2007 Vol. 64(1) pag. 7-25. Address
- A revision of Ornithogalum subgenus Aspasia section Aspasia, the chincherinchees (Hyacinthaceae), Manning, JC and Martìez-Azorì, M and Crespo, MB. Bothalia 2007 Vol. 37(2) pag. 133-164. Address
- Comparative anatomical studies on twelve Ornithogalum Asparagaceae species eleven nonendemic one endemic belonging to subgen Ornithogalum and subgen Beryllis growing naturally in Eskişehir Central Anatolia Turkey, Öztürk, Derviş and Koyuncu, Onur and Yaylacì, Ömer and Özgişi, Kurtuluş and Sezer, Okan and Tokur, Süleyman. Journal of Scientific Research and Reviews 2014 Vol. 3(3). ResearchGate
- Flora iberica, Santiago Castroviejo. 2010 pag. 188-207. ISBN
- Flora of the U.S.S.R, Botanicheskii institut (Akademiia nauk SSSR), Mifal Tirgume Ha-Mada Ha-Yisreeli & Smithsonian Libraries. Vol. 4 pag. 292-302. Address
- Flora of Turkey and the East Aegean Islands, P.H. Davies. 1984 Vol. 8 pag. 227-245. ISBN
- Flora Orientalis : sive, Enumeratio plantarum in Oriente a Graecia et Aegypto ad Indiae fines hucusque observatarum, Boissier Edmond and Buser Robert. Vol. 5 pag. 211-223. Address
- Flore pratique du Maroc, Mohamed Fennane, Mohammed Ibn Tattou. 2007 Vol. 3 pag. 378-381. ISBN
- Molecular phylogenetics of subfamily Ornithogaloideae (Hyacinthaceae) based on nuclear and plastid DNA regions, including a new taxonomic arrangement, Martinez-Azorin, Mario and Crespo, Manuel B and Juan, Ana and Fay, Michael F. Annals of Botany 2011 Vol. 107(1) pag. 1-37. Address
- Mountain Flora of Greece, Volume 2, Arne Strid. 1991 pag. 686-694. ISBN
- Ornithogalum: a revision of the southern African species, Obermeyer, Amalia A. Bothalia 1978 Vol. 12(3) pag. 323-376. Address
- Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region. 1: The Core Cape Flora. (Strelitzia 29), Manning, John and Goldblatt, Peter and others. 2012 pag. 112-114. Address
- Revisionula incompleta Ornithogalorum Austro-Africanorum (Hyacinthaceae), Müller-Doblies, Ute and Müller-Doblies, Dietrich. Feddes Repertorium 1996 Vol. 107(5-6) pag. 361-548. DOI
- Taxonomic revision of Ornithogalum subg. Beryllis (Hyacinthaceae) in the Iberian Peninsula and the Balearic Islands, Azorín, Mario and Crespo, Manuel and Juan, Ana. Belgian Journal of Botany 2010 Vol. 142 pag. 140-162. DOI
- Taxonomic revision of Ornithogalum subg. Ornithogalum (Hyacinthaceae) in the Iberian Peninsula and the Balearic Islands, Azorín, Mario and Crespo, Manuel and Juan, Ana. Oesterreichisches Botanisches Wochenblatt 2010 Vol. 289 pag. 181-211. DOI
- Taxonomic revision of Ornithogalum subgen Cathissa (Salisb.) Baker (Hyacinthaceae), Martínez-Azorín, Mario and Crespo, Manuel B and Juan, Ana. 2007 Vol. 64(1) pag. 7-25. Address
General specifications
Biological type: bulb
Frost resistance: 23ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: white
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 0,9ft x 0,3ft
Sun exposure: full sun (Sun hours: >6h Foliage: deciduous in summer
Growth: fast
Flowering time at March
Ripe fruits in January
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 30%Compost+30%Coco+40%Sand
Plant watering: 3x a week pH 6.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Bulbs; 2L forestry pot, 1L container, 25L high container, 145L wide cup
Propagation is done by root division
Ecology in its country of origin
Rainfall: 400-500mm
Frost resistance: 23ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: white
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 0,9ft x 0,3ft
Sun exposure: full sun (Sun hours: >6h Foliage: deciduous in summer
Growth: fast
Flowering time at March
Ripe fruits in January
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 30%Compost+30%Coco+40%Sand
Plant watering: 3x a week pH 6.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Bulbs; 2L forestry pot, 1L container, 25L high container, 145L wide cup
Propagation is done by root division
Ecology in its country of origin
Rainfall: 400-500mm
Sowing instructions
SPRING Keep in refrigerator at 39°F in dry condition. Soak the seeds in ambient water for 12h with a SmokeDisk. Sow the seeds at 1mm depth in the Bulb Substrate between 59-68°F. During germination keep the substrate moist and in daylight. The seeds germinate in 2-4 weeks.
The viability of the seeds, kept under good conditions, is one year.
Germination references for the genus
- Propagation of Ornithogcilum species grown in Western Mediterranean Region, Karagüzel, O. and Aydinsakir, Koksal and Kaya, A.S. and Dal, Banu and Kazaz, Soner and Goktürk, R.S. and Baktir, I. Acta Horticulturae 2013 Vol. 1002 pag. 187-192. DOI
Bulb planting instructions
Plant the bulbs on the surface of the Bulb Substrate at 5cm distance. Plant in octobre.
The viability of the seeds, kept under good conditions, is one year.
Germination references for the genus
- Propagation of Ornithogcilum species grown in Western Mediterranean Region, Karagüzel, O. and Aydinsakir, Koksal and Kaya, A.S. and Dal, Banu and Kazaz, Soner and Goktürk, R.S. and Baktir, I. Acta Horticulturae 2013 Vol. 1002 pag. 187-192. DOI
Bulb planting instructions
Plant the bulbs on the surface of the Bulb Substrate at 5cm distance. Plant in octobre.
Experiences in the garden
14-07-20A Obtaining 3 plants from nursery Siraudeau, they are in our nursery Petit32 3x C1 (Cultivated from unknown origin)
23-06-21B Obtaining seeds from seed provider Massonia collected in '....'. (Cultivated from unknown origin)
28-10-21 Sown 40 seeds in a forest pot 2L, they did not geminate in Petit26.
Protocol: Autumn 2mm SBC 64-72°F Damp substrate+Light 2-4w