Olsynium stoloniferum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ravenna
Source:
iplants
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Onira 12: 13 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000918305
Common Names
- Stoloniferous False Sea Onion
- Olsynium Stoloniferum
- Creeping False Sea Onion
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Olsynium stoloniferum (also called the Stoloniferous Olsynium, among many other common names) is a species of bulbous plant native to Chile. It has a single, upright stem with two or three leaves and a single flower. The flower has a white or yellowish-green petal and a yellow center.
Uses & Benefits
Olsynium stoloniferum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Olsynium stoloniferum is a small, white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
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Olsynium stoloniferum is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in early spring or late summer. The divided plants should be planted in a moist, shady area.
Where to Find Olsynium stoloniferum
Olsynium stoloniferum is native to Chile and can be found in the coastal regions of the country.
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-463712: Based on the initial data import
Pierfelice Ravenna (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ravenna' in the authors string.