Astrotricha roddii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
roddii
ID:
295189
Status:
valid
Authors:
Makinson
Source:
wcs
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Telopea 4: 313 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000294521
Common Names
- Rodd's Astrotricha
- Rodd's Star-Fruit
- Rodd's Starfruit
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Astrotricha roddii (also called Rodd's raintree, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to Mexico and Central America and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, and tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Astrotricha roddii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make furniture and other wood products.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Astrotricha roddii 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Astrotricha roddii is a small tree or shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist, well-drained medium. Once established, it is drought tolerant and prefers full sun.
Where to Find Astrotricha roddii
Astrotricha roddii is native to the Caribbean, from Cuba to Jamaica.
Astrotricha roddii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Astrotricha roddii?
Astrotricha roddii
What is the common name of Astrotricha roddii?
Rodd's Starfish Tree
What is the natural habitat of Astrotricha roddii?
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-17635: Based on the initial data import
Robert Owen Makinson (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Makinson' in the authors string.