Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
cordata
ID:
294970

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.R.Bean

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 3: 523 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000294302

Common Names

  • Astrotricha cordata
  • Cordata
  • Astrotricha

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Description

Astrotricha cordata (also called Heart-shaped Star-flower, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with white flowers and small, round, black berries. It is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America, and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Astrotricha cordata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization. The wood of this plant is used for furniture, construction, and fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Astrotricha cordata are white and fragrant, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard outer coating. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astrotricha cordata is a slow-growing shrub that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed, but it is slow-growing and can take up to five years to reach maturity.

Where to Find Astrotricha cordata

Astrotricha cordata can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Astrotricha cordata FAQ

What is the common name of Astrotricha cordata?

Cordate Palm

What is the natural habitat of Astrotricha cordata?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

What is the average height of Astrotricha cordata?

Up to 10 meters (33 feet)

Species in the Araliaceae family

Anakasia simplicifolia, Aralia apioides, Aralia armata, Aralia atropurpurea, Aralia bicrenata, Aralia bipinnata, Aralia cachemirica, Aralia caesia, Aralia californica, Aralia castanopsisicola, Aralia chinensis, Aralia continentalis, Aralia cordata, Aralia dasyphylla, Aralia dasyphylloides, Aralia debilis, Aralia decaisneana, Aralia delavayi, Aralia echinocaulis, Aralia elata, Aralia excelsa, Aralia fargesii, Aralia ferox, Aralia finlaysoniana, Aralia foliolosa, Aralia frodiniana, Aralia gigantea, Aralia gintungensis, Aralia glabra, Aralia glabrifoliolata, Aralia henryi, Aralia hispida, Aralia humilis, Aralia kansuensis, Aralia kingdon-wardii, Aralia leschenaultii, Aralia malabarica, Aralia melanocarpa, Aralia merrillii, Aralia mexicana, Aralia montana, Aralia nudicaulis, Aralia parasitica, Aralia plumosa, Aralia racemosa, Aralia regeliana, Aralia rex, Aralia scaberula, Aralia scopulorum, Aralia searelliana,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-17615: Based on the initial data import
Anthony Bean (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.R.Bean' in the authors string.