Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nyikensis
ID:
788672

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
iplants

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1897: 281 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000788005

Common Names

  • Aristea nyikensis
  • Nyika Aristea
  • Aristea

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Description

Aristea nyikensis (also called Nyika 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 nyikensis 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 nyikensis 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 nyikensis is a perennial plant that is best grown in well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is best propagated by division in the spring or by seed. It can also be propagated by cuttings in the summer.

Where to Find Aristea nyikensis

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

Aristea nyikensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aristea nyikensis?

Aristea nyikensis

What is the common name of Aristea nyikensis?

Nyika Star

What is the natural habitat of Aristea nyikensis?

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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