Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
floccosa
ID:
295002

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Coll. Mém. 5: 30 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000294334

Common Names

  • Astrotricha floccosa
  • Floccosa Astrotricha
  • Floccosa Astrotricha Tree

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Synonyms

  • Bolax floccipes Sieber ex Benth. [unknown]
  • Astrotricha floccosa angustifolia Benth. [unknown]
  • Astrotricha floccosa brevifolia F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Astrotricha floccosa subpeltata Benth. [unknown]

Description

Astrotricha floccosa (also called woolly astrotricha, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, usually reaching a height of 3-5 m. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America and northern South America, and is found in dry and moist forests. It has alternate, simple, entire leaves, and its flowers are white and fragrant.

Uses & Benefits

Astrotricha floccosa is an ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a medicinal plant, as it is known to have anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Astrotricha floccosa is a white or yellowish-white, tubular, fragrant flower. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astrotricha floccosa is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone before planting in a well-drained medium. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Astrotricha floccosa

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

Astrotricha floccosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astrotricha floccosa?

Astrotricha floccosa

What are the common names of Astrotricha floccosa?

Woolly star-hair

What is the natural habitat of Astrotricha floccosa?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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