Astrotricha pauciflora - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pauciflora
ID:
295167
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.R.Bean
Source:
wcs
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 4: 407 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000294499
Common Names
- Pauciflora Astrotricha
- Pauciflora Astrotricha
- Few-flowered Astrotricha
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Astrotricha pauciflora (also called 'Few-flowered 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 pauciflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments like fever, headache, and stomach problems. It is also used as a source of timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Astrotricha pauciflora are small and white. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have small, oval leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Astrotricha pauciflora is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is native to tropical America and prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be soaked in water for 24 hours before planting. Cuttings can also be taken from semi-hardwood stems.
Where to Find Astrotricha pauciflora
Astrotricha pauciflora is native to the Caribbean, from Cuba to Jamaica.
Astrotricha pauciflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Astrotricha pauciflora?
Astrotricha pauciflora
What is the family of Astrotricha pauciflora?
Rubiaceae
What is the common name of Astrotricha pauciflora?
Few-flowered Astrotricha
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-17633: Based on the initial data import
Anthony Bean (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.R.Bean' in the authors string.