Astelia hastata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hastata
ID:
639338
Status:
valid
Authors:
Colenso
Source:
wcs
Year:
1887
Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. New Zealand Inst. 19: 265 (1886 publ. 1887)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000638670
Common Names
- Hastate Astelia
- Astelia Hastata
- Hastata Astelia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Astelia hastata (also called Spear Astelia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub of the Asteliaceae family. It has long, narrow leaves and small yellow flowers. It is native to New Zealand, and is found in coastal and lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Astelia hastata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. Its leaves can be used in salads and its flowers can be used to make tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Astelia hastata has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a single pair of true leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Astelia hastata is an evergreen shrub that is native to New Zealand. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in a sheltered location.
Where to Find Astelia hastata
Astelia hastata can be found in New Zealand, Australia, and the Pacific Islands.
Astelia hastata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Astelia hastata?
Astelia hastata
What is the common name of Astelia hastata?
Spear-leaved Astelia
What is the natural habitat of Astelia hastata?
Mountainous areas in 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
William Colenso (1811-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Colenso' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:531619-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.