Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schaueri
ID:
1325881

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rye & Trudgen

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 23: 256 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338335

Common Names

  • Astartea schaueri
  • Schauer's Astartea
  • Schauer's Star-Bush

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Description

Astartea schaueri (also called Schauer's 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 schaueri 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 schaueri 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 schaueri is a small shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-draining medium. Once established, the plant should be kept in a sunny location with regular watering.

Where to Find Astartea schaueri

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

Astartea schaueri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astartea schaueri?

Astartea schaueri

What is the family of Astartea schaueri?

Myrtaceae

What is the common name of Astartea schaueri?

Schauer's 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.
Malcolm Eric Trudgen (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trudgen' in the authors string.