Astrotricha longifolia - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longifolia
ID:
295111
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1837
Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. : 55 (1837)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000294443
Common Names
- Long-leaved Astrotricha
- Long-leaf Astrotricha
- Linear Astrotricha
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Astrotricha longifolia (also called long-leaved star-flower, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Central and South America. It has long, narrow leaves and small white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Astrotricha longifolia is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive flowers and foliage.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Astrotricha longifolia has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, dark green leaves.
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Astrotricha longifolia 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 longifolia
Astrotricha longifolia is native to India and can be found in the states of Karnataka, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh.
Astrotricha longifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Astrotricha longifolia?
Astrotricha longifolia
What is the common name of Astrotricha longifolia?
Long-leaved Star-flower
What is the natural habitat of Astrotricha longifolia?
Tropical and subtropical moist forests
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-17628: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.