Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obscurum
ID:
786306

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cav.) Goldblatt

Source:
iplants

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 15(3): 508. 1990

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000785639

Common Names

  • Olsynium obscurum
  • Olsynium obscurum
  • Olsynium obscurum

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Description

Olsynium obscurum (also called Obscure 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 obscurum is often used in gardens as a ground cover due to its low-growing habit and attractive foliage. It is also used as an ornamental plant and can be used in rock gardens or as a border plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Olsynium obscurum 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 obscurum 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 obscurum

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

Olsynium obscurum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Olsynium obscurum?

Olsynium obscurum

What is the family of Olsynium obscurum?

Iridaceae

What is the natural distribution of Olsynium obscurum?

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-324176: Based on the initial data import
Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.
Antonio José Cavanilles (1745-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cav.' in the authors string.