Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
biebersteinii
ID:
555471

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fisch. & C.A.Mey.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (LE, Petropolitanus) 2: 28 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000554803



Common Names

  • Astrantia biebersteinii
  • Biebersteinii Astrantia
  • Biebersteinii's Astrantia


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Synonyms

  • Astrantia major biebersteinii (Fisch. & C.A.Mey.) I.Grinț. [unknown]

Description

Astrantia biebersteinii (also called Bieberstein's Masterwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central Europe. It grows in moist, shady, and grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Astrantia biebersteinii is an ornamental plant with showy, white flowers and is often used in flower arrangements. It is also known to attract butterflies and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Astrantia biebersteinii has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are short and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astrantia biebersteinii can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil mix. Division should be done in early spring or autumn. Both should be kept moist and in a sunny location.

Where to Find Astrantia biebersteinii

Astrantia biebersteinii can be found in the mountains of Russia.

Astrantia biebersteinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astrantia biebersteinii?

Astrantia biebersteinii

What is the common name of Astrantia biebersteinii?

Bieberstein's Masterwort

What is the natural habitat of Astrantia biebersteinii?

It is found in moist meadows and forests in Central Europe

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

References

Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
Carl Anton von Meyer (1795-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Mey.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:838312-1: Based on the initial data import