Details of genus: Astrantia L. [448]
genus_ja:
genus_en: Hattie’s pincushion, Masterwort
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pub_year:
accepted: Accepted
Family: Apiaceae
family_ja: セリ
Infra familial classification:
distribution_en: C. & S.Europe
description_en: Genus of about 10 species of clump-forming perennials found in alpine woods and meadows from Europe to W. Asia. They have loose, basal rosettes of palmately lobed or palmate leaves. Erect umbels of small, 5-petalled flowers, surrounded by ruff-like involucres of showy, papery bracts, are borne in sprays above the foliage. Astrantias will thrive in a woodland garden, on a streambank, or in a moist border. The flowerheads are useful for dried flower arrangements.
hardiness_en: Fully hardy.
cultivation_en:
propagation_en: Sow seed in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe. Divide in spring.
pests_en: Slugs, aphids, and powdery mildew may be a problem.
description_ja:
comment:
comment_ja: アストランチア
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Phylogenetic definition:
Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2022-03-09 15:20
family:
| System | Accepted? | Scientific name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Apiaceae | セリ科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Apiaceae | セリ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Apiaceae | セリ科 | Show |