Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
andinum
ID:
918971

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Phil.) Ravenna

Source:
iplants

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Onira 12: 15 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000918306

Common Names

  • Andean False Sea Onion
  • Olsynium Andinum
  • Mountain False Sea Onion

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Description

Olsynium andinum (also called the Andean Olsynium, among many other common names) is a species of bulbous plant native to Chile. It has a single, upright stem with two or three leaves and a single flower. The flower has a white or yellowish-green petal and a yellow center.

Uses & Benefits

Olsynium andinum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Olsynium andinum is a small, white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Olsynium andinum is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in early spring or late summer. The divided plants should be planted in a moist, shady area.

Where to Find Olsynium andinum

Olsynium andinum is native to Chile and can be found in the Andes mountain range.

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-463713: Based on the initial data import
Rodolfo Amando Philippi (1808-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phil.' in the authors string.
Pierfelice Ravenna (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ravenna' in the authors string.