Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
pulchra
ID:
1041746

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Vidal

Source:
tro

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Revis. Pl. Vasc. Filip. : 136 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001041084

Common Names

  • Astronia
  • Beautiful Astronia
  • Beautiful Plant

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Description

Astronia pulchra (also called Beautiful Astronia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant found in China. It is a small, green plant with small, white flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as in forests, along streams, and in wet rock crevices.

Uses & Benefits

Astronia pulchra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Astronia pulchra has white flowers with yellow-green centers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and dark green, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astronia pulchra is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by taking semi-hardwood cuttings in summer.

Where to Find Astronia pulchra

Astronia pulchra is native to the Philippines. It can be found in the wild in the islands of Luzon, Mindanao, and Visayas.

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,