Astartea affinis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Endl.) Rye
Source:
wcs
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 16: 150 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000807806
Common Names
- Astartea affinis
- Affinis Astartea
- Astartea Affinis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Astartea affinis (also called Affine Astartea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and produces small white flowers. It grows in dry, open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Astartea affinis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It has a high tolerance for drought and can be used to create a windbreak. The plant is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Astartea affinis has a small, yellow flower. Its seeds are small and black and its seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Astartea affinis is a bulbous perennial that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Astartea affinis
Astartea affinis can be found in Colombia.
Species in the Astartea genus
Astartea aspera, Astartea corniculata, Astartea fascicularis, Astartea glomerulosa, Astartea laricifolia, Astartea leptophylla, Astartea muricata, Astartea affinis, Astartea arbuscula, Astartea astarteoides, Astartea cicatricosa, Astartea decemcostata, Astartea eobalta, Astartea granitica, Astartea middletonii, Astartea montana, Astartea onycis, Astartea reticulata, Astartea schaueri, Astartea transversa, Astartea zephyra, Astartea pulchella, Astartea scoparia,
Species in the Myrtaceae family
Acca lanuginosa, Acca macrostema, Accara elegans, Actinodium cunninghamii, Agonis baxteri, Agonis flexuosa, Agonis grandiflora, Agonis theiformis, Agonis undulata, Agonis hypericifolia, Algrizea macrochlamys, Algrizea minor, Allosyncarpia ternata, Aluta appressa, Aluta aspera, Aluta maisonneuvei, Aluta quadrata, Aluta teres, Amomyrtella irregularis, Amomyrtella guilii, Amomyrtus luma, Amomyrtus meli, Angophora bakeri, Angophora clelandi, Angophora costata, Angophora crassifolia, Angophora dichromophloia, Angophora euryphylla, Angophora exul, Angophora floribunda, Angophora hispida, Angophora inopina, Angophora leiocarpa, Angophora melanoxylon, Angophora paludosa, Angophora robur, Angophora subvelutina, Angophora woodsiana, Angophora clelandii, Anticoryne diosmoides, Anticoryne ovalifolia, Anticoryne melanosperma, Archirhodomyrtus baladensis, Archirhodomyrtus beckleri, Archirhodomyrtus paitensis, Archirhodomyrtus turbinata, Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii, Arillastrum gummiferum, Astartea aspera, Astartea corniculata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-346046: Based on the initial data import
Stephan Endlicher (1804-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Endl.' in the authors string.
Barbara Lynette Rye (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rye' in the authors string.