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
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.
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 Astrantia genus
Astrantia bavarica,
Astrantia biebersteinii,
Astrantia carniolica,
Astrantia colchica,
Astrantia major,
Astrantia maxima,
Astrantia minor,
Astrantia ossica,
Astrantia pauciflora,
Astrantia pontica,
Astrantia trifida,
Astrantia biebersteinii,
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,