Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
ferruginea
ID:
1083452

Status:
valid

Authors:
Elmer

Source:
tro

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Leafl. Philipp. Bot. iv. 1205 (1911).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001082790

Common Names

  • Astronia
  • Ferruginous Astronia
  • Ironwood

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Uses & Benefits

Astronia ferruginea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Astronia ferruginea has white flowers with yellow anthers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astronia ferruginea is a small shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 0°C (32°F). Prune regularly to keep the plant compact and encourage new growth.

Where to Find Astronia ferruginea

Astronia ferruginea is native to Colombia and can be found in the departments of Antioquia, Boyacá, Cauca, and Valle del Cauca.

Species in the Astronia genus

Astronia angustifolia, Astronia apoensis, Astronia arborea, Astronia atroviridis, Astronia beccariana, Astronia dioica, Astronia glomerata, Astronia gracilis, Astronia hollrungii, Astronia ledermannii, Astronia megalantha, Astronia papuana, Astronia smilacifolia, Astronia spectabilis, Astronia stapfii, Astronia brunneoaenea, Astronia bullata, Astronia chartacea, Astronia columnaris, Astronia coriacea, Astronia corymbosa, Astronia crassiloba, Astronia cuspidata, Astronia elaterinervis, Astronia grandiflora, Astronia laevis, Astronia rugata, Astronia rugosa, Astronia sericea, Astronia shungolensis, Astronia sorongensis, Astronia squamosa, Astronia triangularis, Astronia truncata, Astronia villosovaginata, Astronia alata, Astronia benguetensis, Astronia katangladensis, Astronia sabahensis, Astronia scabrida, Astronia cumingiana, Astronia pulchra, Astronia candolleana, Astronia brunnea, Astronia klabatensis, Astronia rolfei, Astronia lagunensis, Astronia williamsii, Astronia acuminatissima, Astronia quadrangulata,

Species in the Melastomataceae family

Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,