Status:
valid
Authors:
Bertol.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1813
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Agric. 2: 76 (1813)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000554854
Common Names
- Astrantia pauciflora
- Few-flowered Astrantia
- Pauciflora Masterwort
Description
Astrantia pauciflora (also called Few-flowered Masterwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and Eastern Europe. It grows in moist, shady, and grassy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Astrantia pauciflora is an ornamental plant with showy, red flowers and is often used in flower arrangements. It is also known to attract butterflies and other pollinators.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Astrantia pauciflora sub. tenorei (Mariotti) Bechi & Garbari
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Astrantia pauciflora has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are short and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Astrantia pauciflora 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 pauciflora
Astrantia pauciflora is native to the Caucasus region and can be found in mountain meadows and grasslands.
Astrantia pauciflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Astrantia pauciflora?
Astrantia pauciflora
What is the common name of Astrantia pauciflora?
Few-flowered Masterwort
What is the natural habitat of Astrantia pauciflora?
It is found in moist, shady areas in the Caucasus region
Species in the Astrantia genus
Astrantia bavarica,
Astrantia biebersteinii,
Astrantia carniolica,
Astrantia colchica,
Astrantia major,
Astrantia maxima,
Astrantia minor,
Astrantia ossica,
Astrantia pauciflora,
Astrantia pontica,
Astrantia trifida,
Astrantia biebersteinii,
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,