Asteropeia mcphersonii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mcphersonii
ID:
293234
Status:
valid
Authors:
G.E.Schatz, Lowry & A.-E.Wolf
Source:
wcs
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Adansonia sér. 3, 21(2): 263, f. 3A(map), 4. 1999.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000292566
Common Names
- McPhersonii Asteropeia
- McPhersonii Starflower
- McPhersonii Starflower Bush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Asteropeia mcphersonii (also called McPherson's asteropeia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to the Philippines. It is found in lowland and montane forests, as well as in disturbed areas and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Asteropeia mcphersonii is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is also used as a windbreak and as a soil stabilizer. It is also used for its timber, which is used in furniture, flooring, and other wood products.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Asteropeia mcphersonii has small, yellow flowers that bloom in the spring. The fruit is a small, dry, one-seeded capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two to three leaves.
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Asteropeia mcphersonii is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring and cuttings taken in the summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Asteropeia mcphersonii
Asteropeia mcphersonii can be found in the forests of India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Myanmar.
Asteropeia mcphersonii FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Asteropeia mcphersonii?
Asteropeia mcphersonii is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.
What is the average size of Asteropeia mcphersonii?
Asteropeia mcphersonii typically grows to be about 15-20 feet tall.
What is the leaf shape of Asteropeia mcphersonii?
Asteropeia mcphersonii has ovate to oblong shaped leaves.
Species in the Asteropeia genus
Species in the Asteropeiaceae family
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-17448: Based on the initial data import
Porter Peter Lowry (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lowry' in the authors string.
George Edward Schatz (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.E.Schatz' in the authors string.
Anne-Elizabeth Wolf (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.-E.Wolf' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for Asteropeia mcphersonii G.E.Schatz, M.Lowry & A.-E.Wolf: Based on Nov 2022 update