Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
montana
ID:
1325878

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rye

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 23: 247 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338332

Common Names

  • Astartea montana
  • Mountain Astartea
  • Mountain Star-Bush

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Description

Astartea montana (also called Mountain Astartea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5m tall. It is native to the south-west of Western Australia and is commonly found in heathland and shrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Astartea montana is a shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It can also be used as a hedge or windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Astartea montana has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astartea montana is a shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-draining soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist soil mix.

Where to Find Astartea montana

Astartea montana can be found in Australia, particularly in the states of New South Wales and Queensland.

Astartea montana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astartea montana?

Astartea montana

What is the family of Astartea montana?

Myrtaceae

What is the common name of Astartea montana?

Mountain Astartea

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

Barbara Lynette Rye (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rye' in the authors string.