Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
trinerve
ID:
786319

Status:
valid

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

Source:
iplants

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Gayana, Bot. 57: 173 (2000 publ. 2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000785652

Common Names

  • Trinerve Olsynium
  • Olsynium trinerve
  • Olsynium trinerve

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Description

Olsynium trinerve (also called Three-Nerved 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 trinerve 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 trinerve 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 trinerve 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 trinerve

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

Olsynium trinerve FAQ

What is the scientific name of Olsynium trinerve?

Olsynium trinerve

What is the common name of Olsynium trinerve?

Three-nerved olsynium

What is the natural habitat of Olsynium trinerve?

Olsynium trinerve 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-324188: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' 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.