Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
oliverorum
ID:
769852

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.Müll.-Doblies

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 15: 469 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000769185

Common Names

  • Gethyllis Oliverorum
  • Oliver's Gethyllis
  • Gethyllis Lily

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Description

Gethyllis oliverorum (also called 'Oliver's Gethyllis', among many other common names) is a succulent plant that grows up to 8 inches tall. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky areas. The leaves are thick and fleshy and the flowers are small and white with pinkish-purple stripes. The fruits are small, yellowish-brown capsules.

Uses & Benefits

Gethyllis oliverorum is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its drought tolerance.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gethyllis oliverorum has small, yellow flowers with purple spots. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gethyllis oliverorum can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize monthly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Gethyllis oliverorum

Gethyllis oliverorum can be found in the Northern Cape and Western Cape provinces of South Africa.

Gethyllis oliverorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gethyllis oliverorum?

Gethyllis oliverorum

What is the common name of Gethyllis oliverorum?

Oliver's Gethyllis

Where is Gethyllis oliverorum found?

South Africa

Species in the Gethyllis genus

Gethyllis afra, Gethyllis barkerae, Gethyllis britteniana, Gethyllis campanulata, Gethyllis cavidens, Gethyllis ciliaris, Gethyllis fimbriatula, Gethyllis grandiflora, Gethyllis gregoriana, Gethyllis hallii, Gethyllis heinzeana, Gethyllis kaapensis, Gethyllis lanuginosa, Gethyllis lata, Gethyllis latifolia, Gethyllis linearis, Gethyllis longistyla, Gethyllis marginata, Gethyllis namaquensis, Gethyllis oligophylla, Gethyllis oliverorum, Gethyllis pectinata, Gethyllis roggeveldensis, Gethyllis setosa, Gethyllis spiralis, Gethyllis transkarooica, Gethyllis uteana, Gethyllis verrucosa, Gethyllis verticillata, Gethyllis villosa, Gethyllis cavidens, Gethyllis fimbriatula, Gethyllis grandiflora, Gethyllis gregoriana, Gethyllis hallii, Gethyllis heinzeana, Gethyllis kaapensis, Gethyllis oligophylla, Gethyllis oliverorum, Gethyllis pectinata, Gethyllis roggeveldensis, Gethyllis transkarooica, Gethyllis uteana, Gethyllis verticillata,

Species in the Amaryllidaceae family

Acis autumnalis, Acis longifolia, Acis rosea, Acis trichophylla, Acis fabrei, Acis nicaeensis, Acis tingitana, Acis trichophylla, Acis valentina, Acis ionica, Agapanthus africanus, Agapanthus campanulatus, Agapanthus caulescens, Agapanthus coddii, Agapanthus inapertus, Agapanthus praecox, Agapanthus walshii, Allium aaseae, Allium abramsii, Allium acidoides, Allium aciphyllum, Allium acuminatum, Allium acutiflorum, Allium aegilicum, Allium affine, Allium afghanicum, Allium aflatunense, Allium agrigentinum, Allium akaka, Allium alabasicum, Allium alaicum, Allium albiflorum, Allium albotunicatum, Allium albovianum, Allium alexandrae, Allium alexeianum, Allium alibile, Allium alpinarii, Allium altaicum, Allium altissimum, Allium altyncolicum, Allium amethystinum, Allium ampeloprasum, Allium amphibolum, Allium amplectens, Allium anacoleum, Allium anatolicum, Allium anceps, Allium angulosum, Allium anisopodium,

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