Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
farafangana
ID:
633

Status:
valid

Authors:
Goldblatt & Phillipson

Source:
Catalogue of the Plants of Madagascar (Tropicos)

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 35: 50 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001315087

Common Names

  • Aristea farafangana
  • Farafangana Aristea
  • Farafangana Star-lily

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Description

Aristea farafangana (also called the Madagascar blue star, among many other common names) is a species of plant native to Madagascar. It is a perennial herb with long, narrow leaves and blue flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Aristea farafangana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aristea farafangana is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aristea farafangana is a perennial herb that is native to Madagascar. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Aristea farafangana

Aristea farafangana can be found in the dry deciduous forests of Madagascar.

Aristea farafangana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aristea farafangana?

Aristea farafangana

What is the natural habitat of Aristea farafangana?

Aristea farafangana is native to Madagascar and is found in dry deciduous forests.

What is the flowering period of Aristea farafangana?

Aristea farafangana flowers from October to December.

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

Peter B. Phillipson (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phillipson' in the authors string.
Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.