''Astrotricha'' is a genus of shrubs in the ivy family

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endemic to Australia. It contains about 20 described species and a number of undescribed ones, and the genus is mostly confined to

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and

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with one species found in

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Description

Plants in this genus are erect shrubs that are either single-stemmed (subgenus ''Hexocenia'') or bushy (subgenus ''Astrotricha''). Leaves are often

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and usually laneolate or linear, and often covered in a dense indumentum. Inflorescences are usually terminal panicles composed of umbels.

Species

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recognises 20 species, as follows: In addition, the

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lists the following provisional names: *''Astrotricha'' sp. Deua (R.O.Makinson 1647) *''Astrotricha'' sp. Howe Range (D.E.Albrecht 1054) *''Astrotricha'' sp. Mount Boss (P.Gilmour 7907) *''Astrotricha'' sp. Mt Zero (V.Stajsic 4204) *''Astrotricha'' sp. Quorrobolong (S.Lewer 40) *''Astrotricha'' sp. Suggan Buggan (J.Turner 211) *''Astrotricha'' sp. Victoria Range (J.A.Jeanes 2095 & D.Naqvi) *''Astrotricha'' sp. Wallagaraugh (R.O.Makinson 1228) *''Astrotricha'' sp. Watchimbark (P.Gilmour 7938) *''Astrotricha'' sp. Wingan Inlet (J.A.Jeanes 2268)

References

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