Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acaule
ID:
786331

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Klatt) Goldblatt

Source:
iplants

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 15: 508 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000785664

Common Names

  • Acaule Olsynium
  • Olsynium acaule
  • Olsynium acaule

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Description

Olsynium acaule (also called Acaulescent Olsynium, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial plant native to South Africa. It has long, narrow leaves and white, yellow or pink flowers. It grows in grasslands, mountain slopes and dry river beds.

Uses & Benefits

Olsynium acaule is often used in gardens as a ground cover due to its low-growing habit and attractive foliage. It is also used as an ornamental plant and can be used in rock gardens or as a border plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Olsynium acaule is white and bell-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and long.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Olsynium acaule is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.

Where to Find Olsynium acaule

Olsynium acaule is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands and fields.

Olsynium acaule FAQ

What is the scientific name of Olsynium acaule?

Olsynium acaule

What is the common name of Olsynium acaule?

Stemless olsynium

What is the natural habitat of Olsynium acaule?

Olsynium acaule is native to South America.

Species in the Iridaceae family

Alophia drummondii, Alophia intermedia, Alophia medusa, Alophia silvestris, Alophia veracruzana, Aristea abyssinica, Aristea africana, Aristea alata, Aristea anceps, Aristea angolensis, Aristea angustifolia, Aristea bakeri, Aristea bequaertii, Aristea biflora, Aristea cantharophila, Aristea capitata, Aristea cladocarpa, Aristea compressa, Aristea cuspidata, Aristea dichotoma, Aristea djalonis, Aristea ecklonii, Aristea fimbriata, Aristea flexicaulis, Aristea galpinii, Aristea glauca, Aristea goetzei, Aristea grandis, Aristea humbertii, Aristea inaequalis, Aristea juncifolia, Aristea kitchingii, Aristea latifolia, Aristea lugens, Aristea madagascariensis, Aristea montana, Aristea monticola, Aristea nyikensis, Aristea oligocephala, Aristea palustris, Aristea parviflora, Aristea pauciflora, Aristea platycaulis, Aristea polycephala, Aristea pusilla, Aristea racemosa, Aristea ranomafana, Aristea recisa, Aristea rigidifolia, Aristea rupicola,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-324199: Based on the initial data import
Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.
Friedrich Wilhelm Klatt (1825-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klatt' in the authors string.