Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
stellulata
ID:
293061

Status:
valid

Authors:
Epling

Source:
wcs

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 60: 17 (1933 publ. 1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000292393

Common Names

  • Stellulata Asterohyptis
  • Asterohyptis stellulata
  • Stellulata Palm

Searching for Asterohyptis stellulata? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Hyptis pubescens Benth. [unknown]
  • Hyptis punctata M.Martens & Galeotti [unknown]
  • Hyptis stellulata Benth. [unknown]
  • Mesosphaerum pubescens Kuntze [unknown]
  • Mesosphaerum stellulatum Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Asterohyptis stellulata (also called Star Palm, among many other common names) is a species of palm tree native to the Venezuelan Andes. It is a medium-sized palm with a single trunk and a crown of pinnate leaves. It is found in humid montane forests, often near streams, at elevations of 500-2,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Asterohyptis stellulata is used for its timber, which is used for furniture and construction. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as for treating skin diseases, as an antiseptic, and as a diuretic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asterohyptis stellulata has a white flower with yellow centers that blooms in the summer. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf with a pointed tip.

Searching for Asterohyptis stellulata? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Asterohyptis stellulata is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It prefers full sun and well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny spot. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Asterohyptis stellulata

Asterohyptis stellulata is native to South America and can be found in the Amazon rainforest.

Asterohyptis stellulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asterohyptis stellulata?

Asterohyptis stellulata

What is the common name of Asterohyptis stellulata?

Stellulate Asterohyptis

What is the natural habitat of Asterohyptis stellulata?

Tropical rainforests in Central and South America

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-17431: Based on the initial data import
Carl Epling (1894-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Epling' in the authors string.