Aletris lutea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lutea
ID:
756006
Status:
valid
Authors:
Small
Source:
wcs
Year:
1899
Citation Micro:
Bull. New York Bot. Gard. 1: 278 (1899)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000755339
Common Names
- Yellow Star Grass
- Yellow Aletris
- Yellow Colic Root
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aletris lutea (also called Blazing Star, Colic Root, and Star Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Japan. It has a long, narrow, grass-like leaves and a tall, slender stem. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils in open woods, fields, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Aletris lutea has been used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments, including digestive issues, fever, and skin irritations. It has also been used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Aletris lutea are small and white, with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and upright.
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Aletris lutea 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 lutea
Aletris lutea is native to India.
Aletris lutea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aletris lutea?
Aletris lutea
What is the common name of Aletris lutea?
Yellow Star Grass
What is the habitat of Aletris lutea?
Dry woods and thickets
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
John Kunkel Small (1869-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Small' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:8312-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.