Astrotricha obtusifolia - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obtusifolia
ID:
295145
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gand.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 59: 709 (1912 publ. 1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000294477
Common Names
- Obtusifolia Astrotricha
- Obtusifolia Astrotricha
- Blunt Astrotricha
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Astrotricha obtusifolia (also called 'Obtuse-leaved star-flower', among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Astrotricha obtusifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and as a windbreak. The plant has medicinal properties and is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Astrotricha obtusifolia has small, white, fragrant flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seed is a small, black, round drupe. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves.
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Astrotricha obtusifolia is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist medium. The plant prefers full sun and well-draining soil.
Where to Find Astrotricha obtusifolia
Astrotricha obtusifolia is native to the Caribbean region and Central America.
Astrotricha obtusifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Astrotricha obtusifolia?
Astrotricha obtusifolia
What is the common name of Astrotricha obtusifolia?
Roundleaf randi
What is the natural range of Astrotricha obtusifolia?
Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean
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-17631: Based on the initial data import
Michel Gandoger (1850-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gand.' in the authors string.