Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
major
ID:
555500

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 235 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000554832

Common Names

  • Astrantia major
  • Greater Masterwort
  • Giant Masterwort

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Synonyms

  • Sanicula astrantia Garsault [unknown]
  • Astrantia australis Huter & Porta ex H.Wolff [unknown]
  • Astrantia candida Mill. [unknown]
  • Astrantia caucasica Willd. ex Spreng. [unknown]
  • Astrantia europaea L. ex Rehmann [unknown]
  • Astrantia intermedia M.Bieb. [unknown]
  • Astrantia major integra (F.Malý) I.Asenov [unknown]
  • Astrantia major involucrata (W.D.J.Koch) Ces. [unknown]
  • Astrantia major involucrata W.D.J.Koch [unknown]
  • Astrantia montana [Clairv.] [unknown]
  • Astrantia nigra Scop. [unknown]
  • Astrantia pallida Presl ex W.D.J.Koch [unknown]
  • Astrantia saniculifolia Salisb. [unknown]
  • Astrantia vulgaris Dalla Torre & Sarnth. [unknown]
  • Astrantia major maxima Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Astrantia major (also called Greater Masterwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and Eastern Europe. It grows in moist, shady, and grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Astrantia major is an ornamental plant with showy, pink flowers and is often used in flower arrangements. It is also known to attract butterflies and other pollinators.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Astrantia major sub. apenninica Wörz
Astrantia major sub. carinthiaca (Hoppe ex W.D.J.Koch) Arcang.
Astrantia major sub. elatior (Friv.) K.Malý
Astrantia major sub. pyrenaica Wörz

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Astrantia major has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are short and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astrantia major can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil mix. Division should be done in early spring or autumn. Both should be kept moist and in a sunny location.

Where to Find Astrantia major

Astrantia major can be found in the mountains of Europe.

Astrantia major FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astrantia major?

Astrantia major

What is the common name of Astrantia major?

Greater Masterwort

What is the natural habitat of Astrantia major?

It is found in moist meadows and forests in Central Europe

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

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