Astartea fascicularis
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Summary
Source: WikipediaAstartea fascicularis is a species of flowering plant in the myrtle family, Myrtaceae. It is endemic to southwestern Western Australia, where it is widespread in the Recherche Archipelago and present on the mainland in Cape Le Grand National Park. It is commonly known as Recherche astartea. or false baeckea.
Description
An evergreen shrub. It grows 1 m high and spreads 1.5 m wide. The branches hang downwards. The crown is open. The leaves are fine and like heath. They occur in small clusters of 3 to 7. The flowers are white or pink. They are small and star shaped.
Edible Uses
The leaves can be used as a tea substitute.
Traditional Uses
The leaves are used as a tea substitute.
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Distribution
It needs damp, sandy, alkaline soils. It needs a protected, partly shaded position. It is resistant to drought but damaged by frost.
Where It Grows
Australia*,
Cultivation
Plants can be grown from tip cuttings.
Notes
Also put in the family Leptospermaceae.
References (4)
- Bodkin, F., 1991, Encyclopedia Botanica. Cornstalk publishing, p 111
- Facciola, S., 1998, Cornucopia 2: a Source Book of Edible Plants. Kampong Publications, p 140
- Prodr. 3:210. 1828
- Tanaka,
