Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
lobata
ID:
341464

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Klotzsch

Source:
wcs

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Arch. Naturgesch. (Berlin) 7(1): 194. 1841

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000340796



Common Names

  • Astraea lobata
  • Lobed Astraea
  • Lobata Astraea


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Synonyms

  • Astraea palmata Klotzsch [unknown]
  • Astraea seemannii Klotzsch [unknown]
  • Oxydectes lobata (L.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Cnidoscolus surinamensis Miq. [unknown]
  • Croton courteti Beille [unknown]
  • Croton decorsei Beille [unknown]
  • Croton digitatus Salzm. ex Schltdl. [unknown]
  • Croton leiocarpus Bartl. [unknown]
  • Croton lobatus L. [unknown]
  • Croton lobatus crispus Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Croton lobatus gracilis Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Croton lobatus intermedius Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Croton lobatus palmatus Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Croton lobatus seemannii (Klotzsch ex Seem.) Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Croton lobatus sericeus Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Croton manihot Baill. [unknown]
  • Croton mocinoi Radcl.-Sm. & Govaerts [unknown]
  • Croton trilobatus Willd. [unknown]
  • Croton trilobatum Sessé & Moc. [unknown]
  • Croton lobatus gracilis Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Croton lobatus genuinus Müll.Arg. [unknown]

Description

Astraea lobata (also called 'Lobed Astraea', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Brazil. It is found in grassland and savanna habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Astraea lobata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Astraea lobata has white flowers with yellow centres and a sweet scent. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are short and have thin, pale green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astraea lobata can be propagated by division of the rhizomes. Cultivation is best done in a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny position. It is hardy to about -10°C.

Where to Find Astraea lobata

Astraea lobata is native to South America and can be found in the Amazon rainforest.

Astraea lobata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astraea lobata?

Astraea lobata

What is the common name of Astraea lobata?

Lobed Astraea

What type of plant is Astraea lobata?

Herb

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-221015: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Johann Friedrich Klotzsch (1805-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klotzsch' in the authors string.