Astrotricha intermedia - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
intermedia
ID:
295057
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.R.Bean
Source:
wcs
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 3: 524 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000294389
Common Names
- Intermediate Astrotricha
- Intermediate Star-flower
- Intermediate Star-flowered Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Astrotricha intermedia (also called Intermediate 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 intermedia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, pain, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Astrotricha intermedia has small white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Astrotricha intermedia is a slow-growing shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, the plant requires minimal care and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.
Where to Find Astrotricha intermedia
Astrotricha intermedia is native to Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama.
Astrotricha intermedia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Astrotricha intermedia?
Astrotricha intermedia
What is the common name of Astrotricha intermedia?
Intermediate Palm
What is the natural habitat of Astrotricha intermedia?
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-17623: Based on the initial data import
Anthony Bean (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.R.Bean' in the authors string.