Astrantia pontica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Albov
Source:
cmp
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Colchic. : 99 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000554856
Common Names
- Astrantia pontica
- Pontic Astrantia
- Pontic Masterwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Astrantia pontica (also called Pontic 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 pontica 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 pontica 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 pontica 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 pontica
Astrantia pontica can be found in the Caucasus region, in moist forests and along riverbanks.
Astrantia pontica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Astrantia pontica?
Astrantia pontica
What is the common name of Astrantia pontica?
Pontic Masterwort
What is the natural habitat of Astrantia pontica?
It is found in moist, shady areas in the Balkans
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-2663994: Based on the initial data import
Nikolai Mikhailovich Albov (1866-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Albov' in the authors string.