Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
carniolica
ID:
555476

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wulfen

Source:
cmp

Year:
1778

Citation Micro:
Fl. Austriac. 5: 31 (1778)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000554808

Common Names

  • Astrantia carniolica
  • Carniolica Astrantia
  • Carniolica's Astrantia

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Synonyms

  • Astrantia gracilis Schur [unknown]
  • Astrantia transsilvanica Schur [unknown]
  • Etoxoe aromatica Raf. [unknown]

Description

Astrantia carniolica (also called Carniolan Masterwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central Europe. It grows in moist, shady, and grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Astrantia carniolica is an ornamental plant with showy, pink flowers and is often used in flower arrangements. It is also known to attract butterflies and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Astrantia carniolica has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are short and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astrantia carniolica can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil mix. Division should be done in early spring or autumn. Both should be kept moist and in a sunny location.

Where to Find Astrantia carniolica

Astrantia carniolica can be found in the mountains of Slovenia.

Astrantia carniolica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astrantia carniolica?

Astrantia carniolica

What is the common name of Astrantia carniolica?

Carniolan Masterwort

What is the natural habitat of Astrantia carniolica?

It is found in moist meadows and forests in Central Europe

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

References