Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Dietr.) E.P.Bicknell
Source:
iplants
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 27: 237 (1900)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000787622
Common Names
- Douglas' Olsynium
- Olsynium douglasii
- Douglas' Grass-of-Parnassus
Description
Olsynium douglasii (also called Douglas' olsynium, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant native to South America. It is a member of the iris family and is characterized by its tall, slender stems and white flowers. It typically grows in grasslands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Olsynium douglasii is a popular ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Olsynium douglasii var. inflatum (Suksd.) Cholewa & Douglass M.Hend.
Olsynium douglasii var. douglasii
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Olsynium douglasii has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with thin, bright green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Olsynium douglasii is a perennial plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by division or seed. Division should be done in early spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist but not wet. Once established, it needs little maintenance and is drought tolerant.
Where to Find Olsynium douglasii
Olsynium douglasii is native to Mexico and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Olsynium douglasii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Olsynium douglasii?
Olsynium douglasii
What is the common name of Olsynium douglasii?
Douglas's olsynium
What is the natural distribution of Olsynium douglasii?
North America, from British Columbia to California
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,