Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
asterantha
ID:
1279872

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maas & Westra

Source:
tro

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Blumea 52: 448 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001279210

Common Names

  • Unonopsis asterantha
  • Asterantha Unonopsis
  • Unonopsis Asterantha

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Description

Unonopsis asterantha (also called Unonopsis asterantha, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 meters in height. It is native to South America and is found in dry forests, scrublands, and savannas. It has yellow-green flowers and its leaves are made up of several small leaflets.

Uses & Benefits

Unonopsis asterantha is used for its ornamental value in gardens, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a food source, as its leaves are edible and can be cooked and eaten. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Unonopsis asterantha is small and yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and round, with a blackish-brown color. The seedlings are small and thin, with a single, long, thin stem and a single, small, green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Unonopsis asterantha is a flowering shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. It is a fast-growing plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-draining soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Unonopsis asterantha

Unonopsis asterantha is found in the tropical forests of South America, particularly in Peru.

Unonopsis asterantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Unonopsis asterantha?

Unonopsis asterantha

What is the common name of Unonopsis asterantha?

Asterantha

What is the natural habitat of Unonopsis asterantha?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Unonopsis genus

Unonopsis storkii, Unonopsis stipitata, Unonopsis spectabilis, Unonopsis pittieri, Unonopsis umbilicata, Unonopsis glaucopetala, Unonopsis guatterioides, Unonopsis costaricensis, Unonopsis elegantissima, Unonopsis floribunda, Unonopsis pacifica, Unonopsis perrottetii, Unonopsis peruviana, Unonopsis rufescens, Unonopsis veneficiorum, Unonopsis panamensis, Unonopsis theobromifolia, Unonopsis macrocarpa, Unonopsis magnifolia, Unonopsis aviceps, Unonopsis stevensii, Unonopsis duckei, Unonopsis penduliflora, Unonopsis osae, Unonopsis longipes, Unonopsis asterantha, Unonopsis hammelii, Unonopsis bullata, Unonopsis darienensis, Unonopsis costanensis, Unonopsis megalosperma, Unonopsis aurantiaca, Unonopsis bahiensis, Unonopsis bauxitae, Unonopsis cauliflora, Unonopsis colombiana, Unonopsis esmeraldae, Unonopsis heterotricha, Unonopsis megalophylla, Unonopsis mexicana, Unonopsis monticola, Unonopsis onychopetaloides, Unonopsis renatoi, Unonopsis riedeliana, Unonopsis sanctae-teresae, Unonopsis sericea, Unonopsis sessilicarpa, Unonopsis silvatica,

Species in the Annonaceae family

Afroguatteria bequaertii, Afroguatteria globosa, Afroguatteria discostigma, Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis, Ambavia capuronii, Ambavia gerrardii, Anaxagorea acuminata, Anaxagorea allenii, Anaxagorea angustifolia, Anaxagorea borneensis, Anaxagorea brachycarpa, Anaxagorea brevipedicellata, Anaxagorea brevipes,

References

Paul Maas (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maas' in the authors string.
Lübbert Ybele Theodoor Westra (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Westra' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77087200-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.