Astartea leptophylla - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schauer
Source:
wcs
Year:
1844
Citation Micro:
Pl. Preiss. 1: 113 (1844)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000292196
Common Names
- Leptophylla Astartea
- Leptophylla Daisy
- Leptophylla Daisy Bush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Astartea leptophylla (also called Slender-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 leptophylla 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
Astartea leptophylla flowers are yellow, and appear in clusters. The seeds are small, brown, and have a cap. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Astartea leptophylla is a small shrub which grows up to 1.5m in height. It is native to Australia and can be propagated from cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood in late summer or autumn and planted in a well-draining medium. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-draining medium and kept moist. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilised in spring and summer.
Where to Find Astartea leptophylla
Astartea leptophylla is native to Central and South America, from Mexico to Argentina.
Astartea leptophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Astartea leptophylla?
Astartea leptophylla
What is the common name of Astartea leptophylla?
Leptophylla Astartea
What is the natural habitat of Astartea leptophylla?
It is native to tropical South America.
Species in the Astartea genus
Astartea aspera, Astartea corniculata, Astartea fascicularis, Astartea glomerulosa, Astartea laricifolia, Astartea leptophylla, Astartea muricata, Astartea affinis, Astartea arbuscula, Astartea astarteoides, Astartea cicatricosa, Astartea decemcostata, Astartea eobalta, Astartea granitica, Astartea middletonii, Astartea montana, Astartea onycis, Astartea reticulata, Astartea schaueri, Astartea transversa, Astartea zephyra, Astartea pulchella, Astartea scoparia,
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
Johannes Conrad Schauer (1813-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schauer' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:590677-1: Based on the initial data import