Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fascicularis
ID:
292797

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Labill.) DC.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1828

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 3: 210 (1828)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000292129

Common Names

  • Astartea fascicularis
  • Fasciculate Astartea
  • Fasciculate Grevillea

Searching for Astartea fascicularis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Astartea fascicularis (also called Narrow-leaved Astartea, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Australia. It has an upright habit and grows up to 2 m in height. It is found in dry, open woodlands and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Astartea fascicularis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Astartea fascicularis is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a rounded tip.

Searching for Astartea fascicularis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Astartea fascicularis is a medium-sized shrub that can reach heights of up to 4 feet. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be planted in the fall. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are about 8 inches tall.

Where to Find Astartea fascicularis

Astartea fascicularis is native to Central and South America, from Mexico to Argentina.

Astartea fascicularis FAQ

What are the common names of Astartea fascicularis?

Fasciculate Astartea

What is the natural range of Astartea fascicularis?

Australia

What is the growth rate of Astartea fascicularis?

Medium

Species in the Myrtaceae family

Acca lanuginosa, Acca macrostema, Accara elegans, Actinodium cunninghamii, Agonis baxteri, Agonis flexuosa, Agonis grandiflora, Agonis theiformis, Agonis undulata, Agonis hypericifolia, Algrizea macrochlamys, Algrizea minor, Allosyncarpia ternata, Aluta appressa, Aluta aspera, Aluta maisonneuvei, Aluta quadrata, Aluta teres, Amomyrtella irregularis, Amomyrtella guilii, Amomyrtus luma, Amomyrtus meli, Angophora bakeri, Angophora clelandi, Angophora costata, Angophora crassifolia, Angophora dichromophloia, Angophora euryphylla, Angophora exul, Angophora floribunda, Angophora hispida, Angophora inopina, Angophora leiocarpa, Angophora melanoxylon, Angophora paludosa, Angophora robur, Angophora subvelutina, Angophora woodsiana, Angophora clelandii, Anticoryne diosmoides, Anticoryne ovalifolia, Anticoryne melanosperma, Archirhodomyrtus baladensis, Archirhodomyrtus beckleri, Archirhodomyrtus paitensis, Archirhodomyrtus turbinata, Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii, Arillastrum gummiferum, Astartea aspera, Astartea corniculata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-17406: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Jacques Labillardière (1755-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Labill.' in the authors string.