Astrotricha crassifolia - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crassifolia
ID:
294981
Status:
valid
Authors:
Blakely
Source:
wcs
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Proc. Linn. Soc. New South Wales 50: 385 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000294313
Common Names
- Astrotricha crassifolia
- Crassifolia
- Astrotricha
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Astrotricha crassifolia (also called Thick-leaved 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 crassifolia 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 crassifolia 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Astrotricha crassifolia 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 crassifolia
Astrotricha crassifolia can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Astrotricha crassifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Astrotricha crassifolia?
Astrotricha crassifolia
What is the common name of Astrotricha crassifolia?
Thick-Leafed Palm
What is the natural habitat of Astrotricha crassifolia?
It is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America
Species in the Astrotricha genus
Astrotricha asperifolia, Astrotricha biddulphiana, Astrotricha brachyandra, Astrotricha cordata, Astrotricha crassifolia, Astrotricha floccosa, Astrotricha glabra, Astrotricha hamptonii, Astrotricha intermedia, Astrotricha latifolia, Astrotricha ledifolia, Astrotricha linearis, Astrotricha longifolia, Astrotricha obovata, Astrotricha obtusifolia, Astrotricha parvifolia, Astrotricha pauciflora, Astrotricha pterocarpa, Astrotricha roddii, Astrotricha umbrosa,
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-17616: Based on the initial data import
William Blakely (1875-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blakely' in the authors string.