Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
aristidis
ID:
664865

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Coss.) Rothm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 53: 15 (1944)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000664197



Common Names

  • Hyacinthoides Aristidis
  • Aristidis Hyacinthoides
  • Aristides' Hyacinthoides


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Synonyms

  • Scilla aristidis Coss. [unknown]
  • Endymion aristidis (Coss.) Chouard [unknown]
  • Scilla aristides Coss. [unknown]

Description

Hyacinthoides aristidis (also called Aristide's Hyacinthoides, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asparagaceae family. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Hyacinthoides aristidis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, cough, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hyacinthoides aristidis is a bell-shaped, blue flower with six petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hyacinthoides aristidis is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 m tall. It is best grown in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Hyacinthoides aristidis

Hyacinthoides aristidis is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It can be found in tropical forests and moist deciduous forests.

Hyacinthoides aristidis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hyacinthoides aristidis?

Hyacinthoides aristidis

What is the common name of Hyacinthoides aristidis?

Aristide's Hyacinthoides

What is the natural habitat of Hyacinthoides aristidis?

It is found in tropical rainforests in India, Sri Lanka, and southern China

Species in the Asparagaceae family

Acanthocarpus canaliculatus, Acanthocarpus humilis, Acanthocarpus parviflorus, Acanthocarpus preissii, Acanthocarpus robustus, Acanthocarpus rupestris, Acanthocarpus verticillatus, Agave acicularis, Agave acklinicola, Agave ajoensis, Agave aktites, Agave albescens, Agave albomarginata, Agave americana, Agave angustiarum, Agave angustifolia, Agave anomala, Agave antillarum, Agave apedicellata, Agave applanata, Agave arizonica, Agave arubensis, Agave asperrima, Agave atrovirens, Agave attenuata, Agave aurea, Agave avellanidens, Agave bahamana, Agave bicolor, Agave boldinghiana, Agave bovicornuta, Agave braceana, Agave bracteosa, Agave brevipetala, Agave brevispina, Agave brittoniana, Agave brunnea, Agave bulliana, Agave cacozela, Agave cajalbanensis, Agave calodonta, Agave capensis, Agave caribaeicola, Agave cerulata, Agave chamelensis, Agave chiapensis, Agave chrysantha, Agave chrysoglossa, Agave cocui, Agave collina,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-278548: Based on the initial data import
Ernest Cosson (1819-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Coss.' in the authors string.
Werner Rothmaler (1908-1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rothm.' in the authors string.