Aletris alpestris - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alpestris
ID:
755960
Status:
valid
Authors:
Diels
Source:
wcs
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Beibl. Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 82: 20 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000755293
Common Names
- Aletris alpestris
- Alpine Star Grass
- Alpine Blazing Star
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aletris alpestris (also called Alpine Colicroot, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to South Africa and is found in grassland and rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Aletris alpestris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and pots. It is also used for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aletris alpestris has small, white, bell-shaped flowers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aletris alpestris is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is frost-tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C.
Where to Find Aletris alpestris
Aletris alpestris is native to North America and can be found in moist woods and swamps.
Aletris alpestris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aletris alpestris?
Aletris alpestris
What is the common name of Aletris alpestris?
Alpine Aletris
What is the natural habitat of Aletris alpestris?
Aletris alpestris is native to North America and is found in moist, sandy soils.
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
Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:429519-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.