Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
djalonis
ID:
788627

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hutch.

Source:
iplants

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Fl. W. Trop. Afr. [Hutchinson & Dalziel] 2: 374 (in clavi), 376. 1936 [Feb 1936]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000787960

Common Names

  • Aristea djalonis
  • Djalonis Aristea
  • Aristea Djalonis

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Description

Aristea djalonis (also called Djalon 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 djalonis 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

Aristea djalonis has blue flowers with a yellow centre. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aristea djalonis is a perennial plant that is native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Aristea djalonis

Aristea djalonis is native to South Africa.

Aristea djalonis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aristea djalonis?

Aristea djalonis

What is the family of Aristea djalonis?

Iridaceae

What is the native range of Aristea djalonis?

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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