Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1868
Citation Micro:
Fragm. 6: 125 (1868)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000294368
Common Names
- Hampton's Astrotricha
- Hampton's Astrotricha Tree
- Hampton's Astrotricha Shrub
Description
Astrotricha hamptonii (also called Hampton's Star-hair, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Australia. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and heathlands.
Uses & Benefits
Astrotricha hamptonii 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
Astrotricha hamptonii has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. Seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Astrotricha hamptonii is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. Pruning is recommended to maintain a desired shape.
Where to Find Astrotricha hamptonii
Astrotricha hamptonii is native to Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama.
Astrotricha hamptonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Astrotricha hamptonii?
Astrotricha hamptonii
What is the common name of Astrotricha hamptonii?
Hampton's Starfish
Where is Astrotricha hamptonii native to?
Mexico and Central 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,