Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aspera
ID:
292744

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schauer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Pl. Preiss. 1: 114 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000292076

Common Names

  • Rough Ash
  • Rough Quercus
  • Aspera Ash

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Description

Astartea aspera (also called 'Aspera Astartea', 'Aspera Cascara' and 'Aspera Cascarillo', among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree native to Central and South America. It typically grows in dry, tropical forests and can reach up to 15 m (49 ft) in height. Its bark is grayish-brown and its leaves are glossy green.

Uses & Benefits

Astartea aspera is used as an ornamental plant and for its wood, which is used for furniture, construction and fuel.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Astartea aspera sub. riparia Rye
Astartea aspera sub. aspera

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Astartea aspera flowers are yellow, and appear in clusters. The seeds are small, brown, and have a cap. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astartea aspera is a species of shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It is a small deciduous shrub, growing to 1–2 m tall. It is cultivated as an ornamental shrub, and is also used for timber. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, light soil in spring or autumn. The seed should be soaked in warm water for 24 hours before sowing.

Where to Find Astartea aspera

Astartea aspera is native to Mexico.

Astartea aspera FAQ

What is the common name of Astartea aspera?

Rough Astartea

What is the natural range of Astartea aspera?

Tropical Africa

What type of soil does Astartea aspera prefer?

Well-drained, loamy soil

Species in the Myrtaceae family

Acca lanuginosa, Acca macrostema, Accara elegans, Actinodium cunninghamii, Agonis baxteri, Agonis flexuosa, Agonis grandiflora, Agonis theiformis, Agonis undulata, Agonis hypericifolia, Algrizea macrochlamys, Algrizea minor, Allosyncarpia ternata, Aluta appressa, Aluta aspera, Aluta maisonneuvei, Aluta quadrata, Aluta teres, Amomyrtella irregularis, Amomyrtella guilii, Amomyrtus luma, Amomyrtus meli, Angophora bakeri, Angophora clelandi, Angophora costata, Angophora crassifolia, Angophora dichromophloia, Angophora euryphylla, Angophora exul, Angophora floribunda, Angophora hispida, Angophora inopina, Angophora leiocarpa, Angophora melanoxylon, Angophora paludosa, Angophora robur, Angophora subvelutina, Angophora woodsiana, Angophora clelandii, Anticoryne diosmoides, Anticoryne ovalifolia, Anticoryne melanosperma, Archirhodomyrtus baladensis, Archirhodomyrtus beckleri, Archirhodomyrtus paitensis, Archirhodomyrtus turbinata, Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii, Arillastrum gummiferum, Astartea aspera, Astartea corniculata,