Astelia spicata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spicata
ID:
639601
Status:
valid
Authors:
Colenso
Source:
wcs
Year:
1882
Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. New Zealand Inst. 14: 335 (1882)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000638933
Common Names
- Astelia spicata
- Spicate Astelia
- Spicate Astelia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Astelia spicata (also called Spiked 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 spicata 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 spicata 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 spicata 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 spicata
Astelia spicata can be found in New Zealand and Australia.
Astelia spicata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Astelia spicata?
Astelia spicata
What type of plant is Astelia spicata?
Herb
Where does Astelia spicata 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
William Colenso (1811-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Colenso' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:531654-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.