Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
grandis
ID:
788641

Status:
valid

Authors:
Weim.

Source:
iplants

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Acta Univ. Lund., 2 , 36(1): 30 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000787974

Common Names

  • Grandis Aristea
  • Aristea Grandis
  • Grandis

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Description

Aristea grandis (also called Large Blue Star, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with a rhizomatous root system and an erect stem. It is native to South Africa and is found in moist habitats such as meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Aristea grandis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, colds, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aristea grandis is a deep blue colour with a yellow centre. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, slender and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aristea grandis 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 grandis

Aristea grandis is native to South Africa and can be found in the grasslands and woodlands of the country.

Aristea grandis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aristea grandis?

Aristea grandis

What is the common name of Aristea grandis?

Giant Star

What is the natural habitat of Aristea grandis?

Grasslands, woodlands and scrubland

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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