Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scirpoideum
ID:
786326

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Poepp.) Goldblatt

Source:
iplants

Year:
1990

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000785659

Common Names

  • Scirpoideum Olsynium
  • Olsynium scirpoideum
  • Olsynium scirpoideum

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Description

Olsynium scirpoideum (also called Rush-Like 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 scirpoideum 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Olsynium scirpoideum sub. leucanthum (Colla) R.A.Rodr. & Martic.
Olsynium scirpoideum sub. luridum (Ravenna) R.A.Rodr. & Martic.
Olsynium scirpoideum sub. scirpeum (Phil.) R.A.Rodr. & Martic.
Olsynium scirpoideum sub. scirpoideum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Olsynium scirpoideum 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 scirpoideum 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 scirpoideum

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

Olsynium scirpoideum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Olsynium scirpoideum?

Olsynium scirpoideum

What is the common name of Olsynium scirpoideum?

Rush-like olsynium

What is the natural habitat of Olsynium scirpoideum?

Olsynium scirpoideum 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-324194: Based on the initial data import
Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.
Eduard Friedrich Poeppig (1798-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poepp.' in the authors string.