Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
filifolium
ID:
786303

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gaudich.) Goldblatt

Source:
iplants

Year:
1990

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000785636

Common Names

  • Olsynium filifolium
  • Olsynium filifolium
  • Olsynium filifolium

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Description

Olsynium filifolium (also called Thread-Leaved 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 filifolium is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal herb. It is also used as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Olsynium filifolium is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a white, star-shaped flower with five petals.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Olsynium filifolium 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 filifolium

Olsynium filifolium is native to Mexico.

Olsynium filifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Olsynium filifolium?

Olsynium filifolium

What is the common name of Olsynium filifolium?

Thread-leaved olsynium

What is the natural habitat of Olsynium filifolium?

Olsynium filifolium 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-324173: Based on the initial data import
Charles Gaudichaud-Beaupré (1789-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gaudich.' in the authors string.
Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.