Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pauciflora
ID:
555522

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

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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.

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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 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,

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