Astartea zephyra - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rye & Trudgen
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 23: 262 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338337
Common Names
- Astartea zephyra
- Zephyra Astartea
- Zephyra Star-Bush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Astartea zephyra (also called Zephyr 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 zephyra 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 zephyra has yellow flowers with a pink tinge, and the seeds are small and brown. The seedlings have small, grey-green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Astartea zephyra 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 zephyra
Astartea zephyra can be found in Australia, particularly in the states of New South Wales and Queensland.
Astartea zephyra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Astartea zephyra?
Astartea zephyra
What is the family of Astartea zephyra?
Myrtaceae
What is the common name of Astartea zephyra?
Zephyr Astartea
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
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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77136358-1: Based on the initial data import