Astelia solandri - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
solandri
ID:
639583
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Cunn.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1837
Citation Micro:
Companion Bot. Mag. 2: 374 (1837)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000638915
Common Names
- Astelia solandri
- Silver Spear
- Mountain Astelia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Astelia solandri (also called Solander's Astelia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub species found in the tropical rainforests of South America. It has a woody stem with alternate, lance-shaped leaves. The flowers are small and yellow with white centers. It is found in humid, tropical climates and grows in the understory of the rainforest.
Uses & Benefits
Astelia solandri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin ailments and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Astelia solandri has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and fragile.
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Astelia solandri 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 solandri
Astelia solandri can be found in New Zealand and Australia.
Astelia solandri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Astelia solandri?
Astelia solandri
What is the common name of Astelia solandri?
Solandri's Astelia
What is the natural habitat of Astelia solandri?
Mountainous regions of New Zealand
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
Allan Cunningham (1791-1839): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Cunn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:531653-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.