Aristea monticola - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Goldblatt
Source:
iplants
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 37: 234 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000788001
Common Names
- Aristea monticola
- Monticola Blue Stars
- Monticola Star
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aristea monticola (also called Mountain Blue Stars, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with a tufted habit. It is native to South Africa, and is found in grassland and fynbos habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Aristea monticola 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 monticola 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aristea monticola 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 monticola
Aristea monticola is native to South Africa and can be found in the grasslands and woodlands of the country.
Aristea monticola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aristea monticola?
Aristea monticola
What is the common name of Aristea monticola?
Monticola Star
What is the natural habitat of Aristea monticola?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-326619: Based on the initial data import
Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.