Astelia banksii A.Cunn.

Species

Angiosperms > Asparagales > Asteliaceae > Astelia

Characteristics

The leaves are long and grass like. They are in rings and up to 1.4 m long. They are a metallic shiny green.
Life form perennial
Growth form herb
Growth support free-standing
Foliage retention evergreen
Sexuality dioecy
Pollination -
Spread -
Mature width (meter) 0.5 - 1.0
Mature height (meter) 1.25 - 1.5
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Environment

Coastal habitats, or occasionally on inland cliffs exposed to winds off the sea.
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It does well in moist locations in the sun or light shade.
Light 4-9
Soil humidity 5-7
Soil texture -
Soil acidity 2-6
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Hardiness (USDA) 9-10

Usage

Uses fiber material
Edible fruits seeds
Therapeutic use -
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Animal toxicity -

Cultivation

Can be grown by divisions or seedlings.
Mode divisions seedlings
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Images

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Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:531608-1
WFO ID wfo-0000638538
COL ID HNS9
BDTFX ID -
INPN ID -
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Synonyms

Astelia banksii Astelia richardii Astelia sericea Astelia latifolia