Status:
valid
Authors:
Goldblatt & J.C.Manning
Source:
iplants
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Novon 7: 357 (1997 publ. 1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000787978
Common Names
- Inaequalis Aristea
- Aristea Inaequalis
- Inaequalis
Description
Aristea inaequalis (also called Unequal 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 inaequalis 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 inaequalis is a white to pale blue colour with a yellow centre. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, slender and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aristea inaequalis 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 inaequalis
Aristea inaequalis is native to South Africa and can be found in the grasslands and woodlands of the country.
Aristea inaequalis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aristea inaequalis?
Aristea inaequalis
What is the common name of Aristea inaequalis?
Unequal Star
What is the natural habitat of Aristea inaequalis?
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,