Astelia australiana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
australiana
ID:
639185
Status:
valid
Authors:
(J.H.Willis) L.B.Moore
Source:
wcs
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
New Zealand J. Bot. 4: 229 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000638517
Common Names
- Australian Astelia
- Australian False Astelia
- Australian Wild Astelia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Astelia australiana (also called Australian Astelia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteliaceae family. It is native to Australia. It is found in alpine and subalpine grasslands and shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Astelia australiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used for erosion control and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Astelia australiana is white and has a long, tubular shape. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two, lobed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Astelia australiana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Astelia australiana
Astelia australiana can be found in the alpine regions of New Zealand.
Astelia australiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Astelia australiana?
Astelia australiana
What is the common name of Astelia australiana?
Australian Astelia
What is the natural habitat of Astelia australiana?
Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
Species in the Astelia genus
Astelia alpina, Astelia argyrocoma, Astelia australiana, Astelia banksii, Astelia chathamica, Astelia fragrans, Astelia graminea, Astelia grandis, Astelia hastata, Astelia hemichrysa, Astelia linearis, Astelia menziesiana, Astelia microsperma, Astelia montana, Astelia nadeaudii, Astelia neocaledonica, Astelia nervosa, Astelia nivicola, Astelia papuana, Astelia petriei, Astelia psychrocharis, Astelia pumila, Astelia rapensis, Astelia skottsbergii, Astelia solandri, Astelia spicata, Astelia subulata, Astelia tovii, Astelia trinervia, Astelia waialealia, Astelia samoense,
Species in the Asteliaceae family
Astelia alpina, Astelia argyrocoma, Astelia australiana, Astelia banksii, Astelia chathamica, Astelia fragrans, Astelia graminea, Astelia grandis, Astelia hastata, Astelia hemichrysa, Astelia linearis, Astelia menziesiana, Astelia microsperma, Astelia montana, Astelia nadeaudii, Astelia neocaledonica, Astelia nervosa, Astelia nivicola, Astelia papuana, Astelia petriei, Astelia psychrocharis, Astelia pumila, Astelia rapensis, Astelia skottsbergii, Astelia solandri, Astelia spicata, Astelia subulata, Astelia tovii, Astelia trinervia, Astelia waialealia, Astelia samoense, Milligania lindoniana, Milligania stylosa, Milligania longifolia, Milligania densiflora, Milligania johnstonii, Neoastelia spectabilis,
References
James Hamlyn Willis (1910-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.H.Willis' in the authors string.
Lucy Beatrice Moore (1906-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Moore' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:531606-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.