Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
ligulatum
ID:
1416810

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Moore) J.F. Maxwell

Source:
wcvp

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Blumea 35(1): 135 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001429275



Common Names

  • Astronidium ligulatum
  • Ligulate Astronidium
  • Ligulate Star Orchid


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Description

Astronidium ligulatum (also called Ligulate starfish, among many other common names) is a starfish with five arms. It is native to the Caribbean Sea and is found in shallow, tropical waters.

Uses & Benefits

Astronidium ligulatum is mainly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Astronidium ligulatum has yellow flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astronidium ligulatum is an evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to part shade. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. To propagate by cuttings, take cuttings from the current season's growth in late spring or early summer. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location. Keep the soil moist until the seedlings are established.

Where to Find Astronidium ligulatum

Astronidium ligulatum is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America.

Astronidium ligulatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astronidium ligulatum?

Astronidium ligulatum

What is the common name of Astronidium ligulatum?

Ligulate star-anise

What is the family of Astronidium ligulatum?

Myrtaceae

Species in the Astronidium genus

Astronidium aneityense, Astronidium banksianum, Astronidium brassii, Astronidium carolinense, Astronidium confertiflorum, Astronidium degeneri, Astronidium floribundum, Astronidium glabrum, Astronidium inflatum, Astronidium kasiense, Astronidium lepidotum, Astronidium macranthum, Astronidium navigatorum, Astronidium novae-hannoverae, Astronidium palauense, Astronidium pallidiflorum, Astronidium ponapense, Astronidium robustum, Astronidium samoense, Astronidium saulae, Astronidium sessilie, Astronidium storckii, Astronidium subcordatum, Astronidium subvaginatum, Astronidium tomentosum, Astronidium victoriae, Astronidium angulosum, Astronidium basinervatum, Astronidium biakense, Astronidium bracteatum, Astronidium circumscissum, Astronidium constrictum, Astronidium cuneatum, Astronidium fragilissimum, Astronidium glabratum, Astronidium infundibulare, Astronidium laeve, Astronidium lemafaense, Astronidium lepidopunctatum, Astronidium loloruense, Astronidium mammiforme, Astronidium micranthum, Astronidium miraculum-dei, Astronidium morobiense, Astronidium novae-ebudaense, Astronidium pallidum, Astronidium pseudoparviflorum, Astronidium puberulum, Astronidium rhaphidifolium, Astronidium sinuosum,

Species in the Melastomataceae family

Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,

References

David Moore (1807-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moore' in the authors string.