about 22 Astartea is a genus of flowering plants in the myrtle family, Myrtaceae.

[1] These plants take various forms, from dwarf shrubs barely 10 centimetres tall to small trees exceeding 5 metres in height.

The buds are enfolded in a pair of bracteoles which usually fall away as the flower blooms.

The style elongates as the flower matures, and the tip is a dark red colour while the base is paler.

[1] The fruit of some species is dehiscent, breaking open to release the seeds, while others are indehiscent.

Variation can be caused by genetics, environmental factors such as rainfall, disturbances such as fires, and microhabitat differences.

[2] These plants are mostly found in damp areas, such as puddly rock outcroppings and the margins of waterways.

[2] Many sap-feeding insects can be found on the plants, including mirid bugs and larval felt scales.