Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nigricans
ID:
786313

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Phil.) R.A.Rodr. & Martic.

Source:
iplants

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Gayana, Bot. 49: 44 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000785646



Common Names

  • Nigricans Olsynium
  • Olsynium nigricans
  • Olsynium nigricans


Searching for Olsynium nigricans? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Olsynium nigricans (also called Black Olsynium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has a tufted habit and grows up to 30 cm tall. The leaves are linear and the flowers are white. It is found in open meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Olsynium nigricans 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 nigricans is white and bell-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and long.

Searching for Olsynium nigricans? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Olsynium nigricans 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 nigricans

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

Olsynium nigricans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Olsynium nigricans?

Olsynium nigricans

What is the common name of Olsynium nigricans?

Black olsynium

What is the natural habitat of Olsynium nigricans?

Olsynium nigricans 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-324182: Based on the initial data import
Rodolfo Amando Philippi (1808-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phil.' in the authors string.
Clodomiro Fidel Segundo Marticorena (1929-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Martic.' in the authors string.
Roberto A. Rodríguez (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.A.Rodr.' in the authors string.