Ornithogalum xanthochlorum

Ornithogalum xanthochlorum is a species of flowering plant in the genus Ornithogalum. It is endemic to the Cape Provinces of South Africa.[1] It also known as the Namaqua chink or slangkop (Afrikaans for snake head).

Ornithogalum xanthochlorum
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Asparagaceae
Subfamily: Scilloideae
Tribe: Ornithogaleae
Genus: Ornithogalum
Species:
O. xanthochlorum
Binomial name
Ornithogalum xanthochlorum
Baker
Synonyms[2]
  • Ethesia xanthochlora (Baker) Mart.-Azorín, M.B.Crespo & Juan

Distribution

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Ornithogalum xanthochlorum is found in the Northern Cape and the Western Cape.[1]

Conservation status

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Ornithogalum xanthochlorum is classified as Least Concern.[1]

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d "SANBI Red List of South African Plants". South African National Biodiversity Institute Threatened Species Programme. Retrieved 2022-04-14.
  2. ^ "Ornithogalum xanthochlorum". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 17 April 2022.
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