Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
digitata
ID:
1305256

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Müll.Arg.) O.L.M.Silva & Cordeiro

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 317: 297 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317710



Common Names

  • Astraea digitata
  • Digitata Astraea
  • Digitata Star Orchid


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Description

Astraea digitata (also called Digitata, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Brazil. It typically grows in dry forests and woodlands, as well as in disturbed areas. Its leaves are oblong-lanceolate, with a pointed tip and serrated margins.

Uses & Benefits

Astraea digitata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Astraea digitata has white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, round and black. Its seedlings have ovate leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astraea digitata is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It requires regular watering and fertilizing.

Where to Find Astraea digitata

Astraea digitata is found in Brazil.

Astraea digitata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astraea digitata?

Astraea digitata

What is the common name of Astraea digitata?

Finger Star Coral

What is the natural habitat of Astraea digitata?

Tropical and subtropical coral reefs

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References

Johannes Müller Argoviensis (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Arg.' in the authors string.
Inês Cordeiro (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cordeiro' in the authors string.
Otávio Luis Marques da Silva: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.L.M.Silva' in the authors string.