Olsynium lyckholmii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Dusén) Goldblatt
Source:
iplants
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 15(3): 508. 1990
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000785663
Common Names
- Lyckholmii Olsynium
- Olsynium lyckholmii
- Olsynium lyckholmii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Olsynium lyckholmii (also called Lyckholm's 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 lyckholmii is often used in gardens as an ornamental plant. It is also used as a hedge plant or as a border plant. The leaves of this plant are often used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Olsynium lyckholmii is white and bell-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and long.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Olsynium lyckholmii 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 lyckholmii
Olsynium lyckholmii is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands and fields.
Olsynium lyckholmii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Olsynium lyckholmii?
Olsynium lyckholmii
What is the common name of Olsynium lyckholmii?
Lyckholm's olsynium
What is the natural habitat of Olsynium lyckholmii?
Olsynium lyckholmii 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-324198: Based on the initial data import
Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.
Per Karl Hjalmar Dusén (1855-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dusén' in the authors string.