Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
palustris
ID:
788674

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
iplants

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 27: 96 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000788007

Common Names

  • Aristea palustris
  • Marsh Aristea
  • Aristea

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Description

Aristea palustris (also called Marsh 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 palustris is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is also used in erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aristea palustris 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 palustris is a perennial plant that is best grown in moist, 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 palustris

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

Aristea palustris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aristea palustris?

Aristea palustris

What is the common name of Aristea palustris?

Marsh Star

What is the natural habitat of Aristea palustris?

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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