Aletris spicata
Spike Colicroot
Also known as: Aletris spicata subsp. microantha Satake +3 more
- Aletris spicata subsp. microantha Satake
- Aletris spicata var. microantha Satake
- Hypoxis farinosa Thunb.
- Hypoxis spicata Thunb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Nartheciaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Aletris spicata (commonly known as Spike colicroot) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Nartheciaceae family. Originating in Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Eastern Asia, Malesia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, Japan, Korea, Nansei-shoto, Philippines, Taiwan