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
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.
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 Olsynium genus
Olsynium filifolium,
Olsynium philippii,
Olsynium obscurum,
Olsynium junceum,
Olsynium nigricans,
Olsynium chrysochroma,
Olsynium trinerve,
Olsynium porphyreum,
Olsynium scirpoideum,
Olsynium lyckholmii,
Olsynium acaule,
Olsynium biflorum,
Olsynium bodenbenderi,
Olsynium douglasii,
Olsynium villosum,
Olsynium stoloniferum,
Olsynium andinum,
Olsynium skottsbergii,
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,