Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tetragonus
ID:
808478

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell. ex Benth.) Trudgen & Rye

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 15: 508 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000807812



Common Names

  • Astus tetragonus
  • Tetragonus Astus
  • Astus Tetragonus


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Description

Astus tetragonus (also called Four-Angled Astus, 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

Astus tetragonus 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

Astus tetragonus has small, star-shaped, yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astus tetragonus is a small, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is hardy to USDA zones 8-10. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a sandy mix. Seeds should be sown in spring in a sandy mix and lightly covered. Keep the soil moist and warm until germination occurs.

Where to Find Astus tetragonus

Astus tetragonus can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.

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-346052: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Barbara Lynette Rye (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rye' in the authors string.
Malcolm Eric Trudgen (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trudgen' in the authors string.