Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spiralis
ID:
788698

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ker Gawl.

Source:
iplants

Year:
1804

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. (König & Sims) 1: 236 (1804)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000788031

Common Names

  • Aristea spiralis
  • Spiral Aristea
  • Aristea

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Description

Aristea spiralis (also called Blue Stars, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It is found in rocky grassland and on rocky slopes. It has narrow, linear leaves and blue star-shaped flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Aristea spiralis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aristea spiralis has blue flowers with a yellow centre. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aristea spiralis is a hardy, evergreen perennial with a clumping habit. It grows best in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the clumps in spring or autumn. It is also possible to propagate from seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Aristea spiralis

Aristea spiralis is native to South Africa.

Aristea spiralis FAQ

What is the growth rate of Aristea spiralis?

Aristea spiralis has a slow to moderate growth rate.

What is the soil type for Aristea spiralis?

Aristea spiralis prefers well-drained, sandy soils.

What is the light requirement for Aristea spiralis?

Aristea spiralis prefers full sun to partial shade.

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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