Astelia trinervia - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
trinervia
ID:
639651
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kirk
Source:
wcs
Year:
1868
Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. New Zealand Inst. 1: 93 (1868)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000638983
Common Names
- Astelia trinervia
- Trinerviate Astelia
- Trinerviate Astelia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Astelia trinervia (also called Three-ribbed astelia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial shrub native to New Zealand. It has narrow, leathery, green leaves with three distinct veins and small, yellow-green flowers. It grows in open forests, scrubland, and tussock grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Astelia trinervia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a ground cover in areas with low foot traffic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Astelia trinervia is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, round, and dark green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Astelia trinervia can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a light, well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or early summer. The plant should be divided into several smaller clumps and planted in a light, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Astelia trinervia
Astelia trinervia can be found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia.
Astelia trinervia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Astelia trinervia?
Astelia trinervia
What is the common name of Astelia trinervia?
Three-Nerved Astelia
What is the natural habitat of Astelia trinervia?
Tropical rainforests
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
Thomas Kirk (1828-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kirk' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:531659-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.