Aristea spiralis

Aristea spiralis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Embryophytes
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Iridaceae
Genus: Aristea
Species:
A. spiralis
Binomial name
Aristea spiralis
(L.f.) Ker Gawl.
Synonyms
  • Moraea spiralis L.f.
  • Sisyrinchium spirale (L.f.) Eckl.

Aristea spiralis, commonly known as the star-eyed aristea or pale Capeblue, is a cormous geophyte belonging to the genus Aristea.[1] The species is endemic to the Western Cape. It occurs from the Cape Peninsula and Bainskloof to Knysna. The plant has an extent of occurrence of 53,277 km² and is part of the fynbos. It currently faces no threats.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "Aristea spiralis (L.f.) Ker Gawl". REDLIST Sanbi.
  2. ↑ "Aristea spiralis (L.f.) Ker Gawl". Plants of the World Online.