Astelia papuana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
papuana
ID:
639465
Status:
valid
Authors:
Skottsb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Kongl. Svenska Vetensk. Acad. Handl. , ser. 3, 14(2): 29 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000638797
Common Names
- Astelia
- Papuana
- Papuan Astelia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Astelia papuana (also called the Papuan Astelia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to New Guinea. It has a single, long, thin, curved stem with three longitudinal ridges and two to three leaves. It is found in wet tropical forests, often near streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Astelia papuana is used as an ornamental plant, for its fragrant flowers and its attractive foliage. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Astelia papuana is white and bell-shaped. The seed is a small, brown, flattened disc, and the seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped leaf.
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Astelia papuana is a clumping, evergreen perennial that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a warm, well-drained soil and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from mature clumps and potted up in a well-draining, loamy soil. The plants should be grown in a warm, bright location.
Where to Find Astelia papuana
Astelia papuana can be found in New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, and the Bismarck Archipelago.
Astelia papuana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Astelia papuana?
Astelia papuana
What type of plant is Astelia papuana?
Herb
Where does Astelia papuana grow?
Papua New Guinea
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
Carl Skottsberg (1880-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Skottsb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:531639-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.