Aristea recisa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Weim.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Acta Univ. Lund., 2 , 36(1): 101 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000788021
Common Names
- Aristea recisa
- Cut-leaf Aristea
- Aristea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aristea recisa (also called Recise 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 recisa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aristea recisa has blue flowers with a yellow centre. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aristea recisa is a hardy, evergreen perennial native to South Africa. It grows best in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagate by division in spring or autumn. Seeds can also be sown in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Aristea recisa
Aristea recisa is native to South Africa and can be found in the grasslands and woodlands of the country.
Aristea recisa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aristea recisa?
Aristea recisa
What is the common name of Aristea recisa?
Blue Stars
What is the natural habitat of Aristea recisa?
It is found in South Africa, in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces
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-326638: Based on the initial data import
August Henning Weimarck (1903-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Weim.' in the authors string.