Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kitchingii
ID:
788652

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
iplants

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 20: 269 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000787985

Common Names

  • Aristea kitchingii
  • Kitching's Blue Stars
  • Kitching's Star

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Description

Aristea kitchingii (also called Kitching's 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 kitchingii is a popular ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aristea kitchingii 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aristea kitchingii 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 kitchingii

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

Aristea kitchingii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aristea kitchingii?

Aristea kitchingii

What is the common name of Aristea kitchingii?

Kitching's Star

What is the natural habitat of Aristea kitchingii?

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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