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Medicinal- The roots are cardiac and stomachic. They are used in the treatment of heart troubles and intestinal pain. Ecological restoration-Agapanthus plants are excellent at absorbing pollutants from the air and soil. They are often planted in urban areas to help improve air quality and reduce pollution levels.
South Africa
Thrives in the subtropical biome, adaptable to various climates and has become popular in gardens worldwide, including colder regions like Northeast India.
It is a perennial herbaceous plant meaning it lives for multiple years and lacks a woody stem.
Stem is short and often hidden by the foliage. The flower stalk is separate and erect.
Leaves are long, narrow, and strap-shaped, reaching 10-35 cm in length and 1-2 cm in width. They form a basal clump.
Flowers are a striking blue, funnel-shaped, and arranged in a spherical cluster (umbel) at the top of a stout, erect stalk. The stalk can grow 25-60 cm tall, and each flower is 2.5-5 cm in diameter.
Fruit is produced after flowering, seed capsule containing numerous small seeds.
Flowering: June-August.