Aristea ecklonii
Blue Corn Lily
Also known as: Aristea cyanea DeWild. +3 more
- Aristea cyanea DeWild.
- Aristea lastii Baker
- Aristea maitlandii Hutch.
- Aristea stipitata R.C.Foster
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Iridaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a rhizomatous geophyte.
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Aristea ecklonii (commonly known as Blue Corn-lily) is a rhizomatous plant belonging to the Iridaceae family. Naturally occurring in Africa, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Provinces, KwaZulu-Natal, Mozambique, Northern Provinces, Rwanda, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zaïre, Zimbabwe
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
California, France, Great Britain, India, Jamaica, New South Wales, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, Queensland, Sri Lanka, Tasmania, Victoria, West Himalaya