Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Genus:
Species:
oliveri
ID:
673299

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 15: 466 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672631



Common Names

  • Iphigenia oliveri
  • Oliver's Iphigenia
  • Oliver's Indigo Iphigenia


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Synonyms

  • Iphigenia bechuanica Baker [unknown]
  • Iphigenia somaliensis C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Iphigenia stenotepala K.Krause [unknown]

Description

Iphigenia oliveri (also called Oliver's Iphigenia, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub, typically growing up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to India and typically grows in dry, sandy soils. It has small, linear leaves and small, white, bell-shaped flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Iphigenia oliveri is an evergreen shrub that is often used in landscaping and garden design. It is drought-tolerant and can be used as a low-maintenance groundcover. It produces small white or pink flowers in the spring and summer months.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Iphigenia oliveri has small, bell-shaped flowers that are usually white or pale pink in color. The flowers are borne in clusters and have five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Iphigenia oliveri is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1m in height. It has small, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is hardy to USDA zones 8-10. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and rooted in a mix of peat and sand.

Where to Find Iphigenia oliveri

Iphigenia oliveri can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe and North Africa.

Iphigenia oliveri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Iphigenia oliveri?

Iphigenia oliveri

What is the common name of Iphigenia oliveri?

Oliver's heath

What is the natural habitat of Iphigenia oliveri?

Iphigenia oliveri is native to South Africa and is found in mountainous areas.

Species in the Colchicaceae family

Baeometra uniflora, Baeometra uniflora, Burchardia bairdiae, Burchardia congesta, Burchardia monantha, Burchardia multiflora, Burchardia rosea, Burchardia umbellata, Camptorrhiza indica, Camptorrhiza strumosa, Colchicum alpinum, Colchicum antilibanoticum, Colchicum arenarium, Colchicum arenasii, Colchicum asteranthum, Colchicum atticum, Colchicum autumnale, Colchicum balansae, Colchicum baytopiorum, Colchicum bivonae, Colchicum boissieri, Colchicum bulbocodium, Colchicum burttii, Colchicum chalcedonicum, Colchicum chimonanthum, Colchicum cilicicum, Colchicum confusum, Colchicum corsicum, Colchicum cretense, Colchicum crocifolium, Colchicum cupanii, Colchicum davisii, Colchicum decaisnei, Colchicum doerfleri, Colchicum dolichantherum, Colchicum eichleri, Colchicum euboeum, Colchicum fasciculare, Colchicum feinbruniae, Colchicum filifolium, Colchicum freynii, Colchicum gonarei, Colchicum graecum, Colchicum haynaldii, Colchicum heldreichii, Colchicum hierosolymitanum, Colchicum hirsutum, Colchicum hungaricum, Colchicum imperatoris-friderici, Colchicum inundatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-279385: Based on the initial data import
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.