Astelia petriei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
petriei
ID:
639476
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cockayne
Source:
wcs
Year:
1899
Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. New Zealand Inst. 31: 419 (1899)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000638808
Common Names
- Astelia petriei
- Petrie's Astelia
- Silver Spear
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Astelia petriei (also called the Petriei 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 petriei 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 flowers of Astelia petriei are white or pink, with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Astelia petriei is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 8 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division or cuttings, which should be taken in early summer and rooted in a sandy soil mix. Seeds can also be used for propagation, but they may take longer to germinate.
Where to Find Astelia petriei
Astelia petriei can be found in New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, and the Bismarck Archipelago.
Astelia petriei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Astelia petriei?
Astelia petriei
What type of plant is Astelia petriei?
Herb
Where does Astelia petriei grow?
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
Leonard Cockayne (1855-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cockayne' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:531640-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.