Astrantia colchica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Albov
Source:
cmp
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Colchic. : 100 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000554813
Common Names
- Astrantia colchica
- Colchic Masterwort
- Colchicum-flowered Astrantia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Astrantia colchica (also called Colchic Masterwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus region. It grows in moist, shady, and grassy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Astrantia colchica is an ornamental plant with showy, red flowers and is often used in flower arrangements. It is also known to attract butterflies and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Astrantia colchica 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Astrantia colchica 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 colchica
Astrantia colchica can be found in the mountains of Georgia.
Astrantia colchica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Astrantia colchica?
Astrantia colchica
What is the common name of Astrantia colchica?
Colchic Masterwort
What is the natural habitat of Astrantia colchica?
It is found in moist meadows and forests in the Caucasus region
Species in the Astrantia genus
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2663955: Based on the initial data import
Nikolai Mikhailovich Albov (1866-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Albov' in the authors string.