Star of bethlehem: 1 definition
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Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Star of bethlehem in English is the name of a plant defined with Hippobroma longiflora in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym see J. Lindley, in Edwards’s Botanical Register. 12: t. 964. (Apr.) 1826. (among others).
2) Star of bethlehem is also identified with Hypoxis argentea It has the synonym Hypoxis argentea var. sericea (Baker) Baker (etc.).
3) Star of bethlehem is also identified with Kohleria hirsuta It has the synonym Gesneria oblongata Paxton (etc.).
4) Star of bethlehem is also identified with Ornithogalum thyrsoides It has the synonym Eliokarmos coarctatum (Jacq.) Raf. (etc.).
5) Star of bethlehem in North America is also identified with Ornithogalum umbellatum It has the synonym Hyacinthus umbellatus (L.) E.H.L. Krause.
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Prodromus Monographiae Lobeliacearum (1836)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Linnaea (1865)
· Bocconea, Monographiae Herbarii Mediterranei Panormitani (1996)
· S. African Gard. (1933)
· Field Museum of Natural History, Botanical Series (1937)
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