Olsynium porphyreum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kraenzl.) Ravenna
Source:
iplants
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Onira 5: 59 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000785656
Common Names
- Porphyreum Olsynium
- Olsynium porphyreum
- Olsynium porphyreum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Olsynium porphyreum (also called Purple 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 porphyreum is often used in gardens as an ornamental plant. It has attractive foliage and can be used as a border plant or as a hedge plant. The leaves of this plant are also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Olsynium porphyreum 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 porphyreum 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 porphyreum
Olsynium porphyreum is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands and fields.
Olsynium porphyreum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Olsynium porphyreum?
Olsynium porphyreum
What is the common name of Olsynium porphyreum?
Purple-leaved olsynium
What is the natural habitat of Olsynium porphyreum?
Olsynium porphyreum 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-324191: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Wilhelm Ludwig Kraenzlin (1847-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kraenzl.' in the authors string.
Pierfelice Ravenna (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ravenna' in the authors string.