Astartea pulchella - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(DC.) Rye
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 25: 145 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343118
Common Names
- Astartea
- Pulchella Astartea
- Pretty Astartea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Astartea pulchella (also called Pink Astartea, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with pink flowers. It is native to Australia and is found in dry, open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Astartea pulchella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It has a low-growing, spreading habit and is ideal for rock gardens, edging, and in containers. It is also used as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Astartea pulchella has small, white flowers with yellow stamens. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Astartea pulchella is a shrub native to Australia. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Astartea pulchella
Astartea pulchella can be found in the Northern Territory of Australia.
Astartea pulchella FAQ
What is the scientific name of Astartea pulchella?
Astartea pulchella
What type of plant is Astartea pulchella?
Shrub
Where is Astartea pulchella native to?
Australia
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
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Barbara Lynette Rye (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rye' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77148808-1: Based on the initial data import