Aletris farinosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
farinosa
ID:
755978
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 319 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000755311
Common Names
- Mealy Star Grass
- Mealy Aletris
- Mealy Colic Root
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aletris farinosa (also called Blazing Star, Colic Root, and Star Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States. It has a short, grass-like leaves and a tall, slender stem. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils in open woods, fields, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Aletris farinosa is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat digestive problems, reduce fever, and as an anti-inflammatory. It is also used to treat skin conditions and to reduce stress.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aletris farinosa has small, white, bell-shaped flowers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and green.
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Aletris farinosa is a perennial herb that grows in moist, sandy soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing.
Where to Find Aletris farinosa
Aletris farinosa is native to the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and north to Virginia.
Aletris farinosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aletris farinosa?
Aletris farinosa
What is the common name of Aletris farinosa?
Colicroot
What is the natural habitat of Aletris farinosa?
Dry grasslands and open woodlands
Species in the Aletris genus
Aletris alpestris, Aletris aurea, Aletris bracteata, Aletris capitata, Aletris cinerascens, Aletris farinosa, Aletris foliata, Aletris foliolosa, Aletris glabra, Aletris glandulifera, Aletris gracilis, Aletris laxiflora, Aletris lutea, Aletris megalantha, Aletris nana, Aletris obovata, Aletris pauciflora, Aletris pedicellata, Aletris scopulorum, Aletris spicata, Aletris stenoloba, Aletris tottenii, Aletris yaanica, Aletris simpliciflora, Aletris foliata,
Species in the Nartheciaceae family
Aletris alpestris, Aletris aurea, Aletris bracteata, Aletris capitata, Aletris cinerascens, Aletris farinosa, Aletris foliata, Aletris foliolosa, Aletris glabra, Aletris glandulifera, Aletris gracilis, Aletris laxiflora, Aletris lutea, Aletris megalantha, Aletris nana, Aletris obovata, Aletris pauciflora, Aletris pedicellata, Aletris scopulorum, Aletris spicata, Aletris stenoloba, Aletris tottenii, Aletris yaanica, Aletris simpliciflora, Aletris foliata, Lophiola aurea, Metanarthecium luteoviride, Narthecium reverchonii, Narthecium scardicum, Narthecium americanum, Narthecium ossifragum, Narthecium montanum, Narthecium asiaticum, Narthecium californicum, Narthecium balansae, Nietneria corymbosa, Nietneria paniculata,
References
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:319064-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.