Astrotricha umbrosa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
umbrosa
ID:
295211
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.R.Bean
Source:
wcs
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 5: 66 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000294543
Common Names
- Umbrosa Astrotricha
- Umbrosa Star-Fruit
- Umbrosa Starfruit
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Astrotricha umbrosa (also called Shady 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 umbrosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make furniture and other wood products.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Astrotricha umbrosa are white, with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are green and slender.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Astrotricha umbrosa 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 umbrosa
Astrotricha umbrosa is native to the Caribbean, from Cuba to Jamaica.
Astrotricha umbrosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Astrotricha umbrosa?
Astrotricha umbrosa
What is the common name of Astrotricha umbrosa?
Umbrella tree
What is the natural habitat of Astrotricha umbrosa?
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-17637: Based on the initial data import
Anthony Bean (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.R.Bean' in the authors string.