Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
cryptostylum
ID:
293394

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bogner

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Sendtnera 4: 7 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000292726

Common Names

  • Cryptostylum Aster
  • Cryptostylum Starwort
  • Cryptostylum Asterwort

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Description

Asterostigma cryptostylum (also called cryptostylum asterostigma, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Philippines. It is found in lowland and montane forests, as well as in disturbed areas and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Asterostigma cryptostylum is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and as a source of timber for furniture and flooring.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asterostigma cryptostylum has small, white flowers that bloom in the spring. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asterostigma cryptostylum is a small shrub which grows up to 1m in height. It is native to Australia and can be propagated from cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood in late summer or autumn and planted in a well-draining medium. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-draining medium and kept moist. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilised in spring and summer.

Where to Find Asterostigma cryptostylum

Asterostigma cryptostylum can be found in the forests of India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Myanmar.

Asterostigma cryptostylum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asterostigma cryptostylum?

Asterostigma cryptostylum

What is the common name of Asterostigma cryptostylum?

Cryptostylous Asterostigma

What is the natural habitat of Asterostigma cryptostylum?

Tropical rainforests in Central and South America

Species in the Araceae family

Adelonema erythropus, Adelonema allenii, Adelonema crinipes, Adelonema hammelii, Adelonema kvistii, Adelonema mofflerianum, Adelonema orientale, Adelonema pallidinervium, Adelonema panamense, Adelonema peltatum, Adelonema picturatum, Adelonema roezlii, Adelonema speariae, Adelonema wallisii, Adelonema wendlandii, Adelonema yanamonoense, Aglaodorum griffithii, Aglaonema brevispathum, Aglaonema chermsiriwattanae, Aglaonema cochinchinense, Aglaonema commutatum, Aglaonema cordifolium, Aglaonema costatum, Aglaonema densinervium, Aglaonema flemingianum, Aglaonema hookerianum, Aglaonema marantifolium, Aglaonema modestum, Aglaonema nebulosum, Aglaonema nitidum, Aglaonema ovatum, Aglaonema philippinense, Aglaonema pictum, Aglaonema pumilum, Aglaonema rotunda, Aglaonema simplex, Aglaonema tricolor, Aglaonema vittatum, Aglaonema robeleynii, Aglaonema birmanicum, Aglaonema nicobaricum, Aglaonema tassae, Alloschemone inopinata, Alloschemone occidentalis, Alocasia megawatiae, Alocasia chaii, Alocasia infernalis, Alocasia nycteris, Alocasia hypoleuca, Alocasia jiewhoei,

References

Josef Bogner (1939-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bogner' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:313802-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.