Astrotricha


Astrotricha is a genus of shrubs in the ivy family Araliaceae endemic to Australia. It contains about 20 described species and a number of undescribed ones, and the genus is mostly confined to Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland with one species found in Western Australia.

Description

Plants in this genus are erect shrubs that are either single-stemmed or bushy. Leaves are often cordate and usually laneolate or linear, and often covered in a dense indumentum. Inflorescences are usually terminal panicles composed of umbels.

Species

, Plants of the World Online recognises 20 species, as follows:
In addition, the Australian Plant Census lists the following provisional names:
  • Astrotricha sp. Deua
  • Astrotricha sp. Howe Range
  • Astrotricha sp. Mount Boss
  • Astrotricha sp. Mt Zero
  • Astrotricha sp. Quorrobolong
  • Astrotricha sp. Suggan Buggan
  • Astrotricha sp. Victoria Range
  • Astrotricha sp. Wallagaraugh
  • Astrotricha sp. Watchimbark
  • Astrotricha sp. Wingan Inlet