Aristea abyssinica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pax ex Engl.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1892
Citation Micro:
Abh. Königl. Akad. Wiss. Berlin 1891: 173 (1892)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000787922
Common Names
- Aristea abyssinica
- Abyssinian Aristea
- Aristea Abyssinica
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aristea abyssinica (also called Abyssinian Bluebell, among many other common names) is a perennial herb of the family Iridaceae. It is native to Africa, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It grows up to 1 m tall.
Uses & Benefits
Aristea abyssinica has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomachache. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and for its fragrant aroma.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aristea abyssinica is blue and has six petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have two narrow, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aristea abyssinica is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating by seed, it is best to sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating by cuttings, it is best to use semi-hardwood cuttings taken from the current season's growth. The cuttings should be placed in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Aristea abyssinica
Aristea abyssinica is a species of flowering plant in the iris family, native to Ethiopia and Somalia.
Aristea abyssinica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aristea abyssinica?
Aristea abyssinica
What is the common name of Aristea abyssinica?
Abyssinian aristea
What is the natural distribution of Aristea abyssinica?
Africa, from Ethiopia to South Africa
Species in the Aristea genus
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, Aristea schizolaena, Aristea simplex, Aristea singularis, Aristea spiralis, Aristea teretifolia,
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-326547: Based on the initial data import
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
Ferdinand Albin Pax (1858-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pax' in the authors string.