Aletris aurea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aurea
ID:
755963
Status:
valid
Authors:
Walter
Source:
wcs
Year:
1788
Citation Micro:
Fl. Carol. : 121 (1788)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000755296
Common Names
- Aletris aurea
- Golden Star Grass
- Golden Blazing Star
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aletris aurea (also called Golden 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 aurea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and pots. It is also used for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aletris aurea has small, yellow, 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 aurea is an easy-to-grow perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season.
Where to Find Aletris aurea
Aletris aurea is native to North America and can be found in moist woods and swamps.
Aletris aurea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aletris aurea?
Aletris aurea
What is the common name of Aletris aurea?
Golden Aletris
What is the natural habitat of Aletris aurea?
Aletris aurea 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
Thomas Walter (1740-1789): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Walter' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:429522-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.