Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glomerulosa
ID:
292819

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schauer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Pl. Preiss. 1: 115 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000292151

Common Names

  • Astartea glomerulosa
  • Glomerulate Astartea
  • Glomerulate Grevillea

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Description

Astartea glomerulosa (also called Clustered 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 glomerulosa 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 glomerulosa 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astartea glomerulosa 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 spring. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are about 8 inches tall.

Where to Find Astartea glomerulosa

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

Astartea glomerulosa FAQ

What are the common names of Astartea glomerulosa?

Globose Astartea

What is the natural range of Astartea glomerulosa?

Australia

What is the growth rate of Astartea glomerulosa?

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,

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