Guichenotia asteriskos - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
asteriskos
ID:
712374
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.F.Wilkins
Source:
cmp
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 16: 336 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000711707
Common Names
- Guichenotia asteriskos
- Star-like Guichenotia
- Star-like Guichenotiopsis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Guichenotia asteriskos (also called Star-shaped guichenotia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Onagraceae family. It is native to Central and South America. It grows in tropical moist lowland forests and moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Guichenotia asteriskos is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Guichenotia asteriskos has white flowers with yellow centres and long, narrow leaves. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Guichenotia asteriskos can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a sandy soil. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Guichenotia asteriskos
Guichenotia asteriskos is native to Central and South America.
Guichenotia asteriskos FAQ
What is the scientific name of Guichenotia asteriskos?
Guichenotia asteriskos
What is the common name of Guichenotia asteriskos?
Star-shaped Guichenotia
What is the natural range of Guichenotia asteriskos?
Central America
Species in the Guichenotia genus
Guichenotia alba, Guichenotia angustifolia, Guichenotia apetala, Guichenotia asteriskos, Guichenotia astropletha, Guichenotia basivirida, Guichenotia glandulosa, Guichenotia impudica, Guichenotia intermedia, Guichenotia ledifolia, Guichenotia macrantha, Guichenotia micrantha, Guichenotia quasicalva, Guichenotia sarotes, Guichenotia seorsiflora, Guichenotia tuberculata, Guichenotia anota,
Species in the Malvaceae family
Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2834828: Based on the initial data import
Carolyn F. Wilkins (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.F.Wilkins' in the authors string.