Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
oliverorum
ID:
918191

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.C.Manning

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 39: 225 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000917526



Common Names

  • Drimia oliverorum
  • Oliverorum Drimia
  • Oliver's Squill


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Description

Drimia oliverorum (also called Oliver's Drimia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asparagaceae family. It is native to South Africa. It is an evergreen perennial with long, narrow leaves. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Drimia oliverorum is a species of succulent plant that is used as an ornamental plant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Drimia oliverorum has yellow, tubular flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. Seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Drimia oliverorum is a tropical perennial plant that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes in the spring or early summer.

Where to Find Drimia oliverorum

Drimia oliverorum can be found in South Africa.

Species in the Drimia genus

Drimia albiflora, Drimia altissima, Drimia anomala, Drimia arenicola, Drimia brachystachys, Drimia calcarata, Drimia capensis, Drimia ciliata, Drimia congesta, Drimia convallarioides, Drimia cyanelloides, Drimia delagoensis, Drimia dregei, Drimia elata, Drimia exigua, Drimia exuviata, Drimia fasciata, Drimia fragrans, Drimia fugax, Drimia glaucescens, Drimia haworthioides, Drimia hesperantha, Drimia hockii, Drimia hyacinthoides, Drimia indica, Drimia intricata, Drimia involuta, Drimia karooica, Drimia kniphofioides, Drimia laxiflora, Drimia ledermannii, Drimia macrantha, Drimia macrocentra, Drimia maritima, Drimia multifolia, Drimia multisetosa, Drimia nagarjunae, Drimia namibensis, Drimia nana, Drimia noctiflora, Drimia ollivieri, Drimia platyphylla, Drimia polyantha, Drimia porphyrantha, Drimia razii, Drimia rupicola, Drimia salteri, Drimia sanguinea, Drimia sclerophylla, Drimia secunda,

Species in the Asparagaceae family

Acanthocarpus canaliculatus, Acanthocarpus humilis, Acanthocarpus parviflorus, Acanthocarpus preissii, Acanthocarpus robustus, Acanthocarpus rupestris, Acanthocarpus verticillatus, Agave acicularis, Agave acklinicola, Agave ajoensis, Agave aktites, Agave albescens, Agave albomarginata, Agave americana, Agave angustiarum, Agave angustifolia, Agave anomala, Agave antillarum, Agave apedicellata, Agave applanata, Agave arizonica, Agave arubensis, Agave asperrima, Agave atrovirens, Agave attenuata, Agave aurea, Agave avellanidens, Agave bahamana, Agave bicolor, Agave boldinghiana, Agave bovicornuta, Agave braceana, Agave bracteosa, Agave brevipetala, Agave brevispina, Agave brittoniana, Agave brunnea, Agave bulliana, Agave cacozela, Agave cajalbanensis, Agave calodonta, Agave capensis, Agave caribaeicola, Agave cerulata, Agave chamelensis, Agave chiapensis, Agave chrysantha, Agave chrysoglossa, Agave cocui, Agave collina,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-462871: Based on the initial data import
John C. Manning (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.C.Manning' in the authors string.