Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chrysochroma
ID:
786314

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.M.Watson & A.R.Flores

Source:
iplants

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Gayana, Bot. 51: 12 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000785647

Common Names

  • Chrysochroma Olsynium
  • Olsynium chrysochroma
  • Olsynium chrysochroma

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Description

Olsynium chrysochroma (also called Golden-Haired 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 chrysochroma is often used in gardens as an ornamental plant. It has attractive foliage and can be used as a border plant or as a hedge plant. The leaves of this plant are also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Olsynium chrysochroma 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 chrysochroma is a small herbaceous plant that grows to a height of 10-20 cm. It is native to Australia and is found in New South Wales, Victoria, and Tasmania. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Olsynium chrysochroma

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

Olsynium chrysochroma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Olsynium chrysochroma?

Olsynium chrysochroma

What is the common name of Olsynium chrysochroma?

Golden-leaved olsynium

What is the natural habitat of Olsynium chrysochroma?

Olsynium chrysochroma 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

IPNI record: 1169739-2: Originally associated with wfo-0001418876
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-324183: Based on the initial data import
John Michael Watson (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Watson' in the authors string.
Ana Rosa Flores (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.R.Flores' in the authors string.