Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
africana
ID:
788591

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hoffmanns.

Source:
iplants

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Verz. Pfl.-Kult. : 40 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000787924

Common Names

  • Aristea africana
  • African Aristea
  • Aristea Africana

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Description

Aristea africana (also called African 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 africana 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 africana is blue and has six petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have two narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aristea africana 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 africana

Aristea africana is a species of flowering plant in the iris family, native to South Africa.

Aristea africana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aristea africana?

Aristea africana

What is the common name of Aristea africana?

African aristea

What is the natural distribution of Aristea africana?

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,

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