Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
glabra
ID:
295025

Status:
valid

Authors:
Domin

Source:
wcs

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Biblioth. Bot. 22(89): 486 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000294357

Common Names

  • Glabra Astrotricha
  • Glabra Astrotricha Tree
  • Glabra Astrotricha Shrub

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Synonyms

  • Astrotricha longifolia glabrescens F.M.Bailey [unknown]

Description

Astrotricha glabra (also called smooth astrotricha, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, usually reaching a height of 3-5 m. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America and northern South America, and is found in dry and moist forests. It has alternate, simple, entire leaves, and its flowers are white and fragrant.

Uses & Benefits

Astrotricha glabra is an ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a medicinal plant, as it is known to have anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Astrotricha glabra has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. Seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astrotricha glabra is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone before planting in a well-drained medium. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Astrotricha glabra

Astrotricha glabra is native to Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama.

Astrotricha glabra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astrotricha glabra?

Astrotricha glabra

What are the common names of Astrotricha glabra?

Smooth star-hair

What is the natural habitat of Astrotricha glabra?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

Species in the Araliaceae family

Anakasia simplicifolia, Aralia apioides, Aralia armata, Aralia atropurpurea, Aralia bicrenata, Aralia bipinnata, Aralia cachemirica, Aralia caesia, Aralia californica, Aralia castanopsisicola, Aralia chinensis, Aralia continentalis, Aralia cordata, Aralia dasyphylla, Aralia dasyphylloides, Aralia debilis, Aralia decaisneana, Aralia delavayi, Aralia echinocaulis, Aralia elata, Aralia excelsa, Aralia fargesii, Aralia ferox, Aralia finlaysoniana, Aralia foliolosa, Aralia frodiniana, Aralia gigantea, Aralia gintungensis, Aralia glabra, Aralia glabrifoliolata, Aralia henryi, Aralia hispida, Aralia humilis, Aralia kansuensis, Aralia kingdon-wardii, Aralia leschenaultii, Aralia malabarica, Aralia melanocarpa, Aralia merrillii, Aralia mexicana, Aralia montana, Aralia nudicaulis, Aralia parasitica, Aralia plumosa, Aralia racemosa, Aralia regeliana, Aralia rex, Aralia scaberula, Aralia scopulorum, Aralia searelliana,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-17620: Based on the initial data import
Karel Domin (1882-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Domin' in the authors string.