Astelia montana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
montana
ID:
639389
Status:
valid
Authors:
Seem.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1868
Citation Micro:
Fl. Vit. : 313 (1868)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000638721
Common Names
- Astelia
- Montana
- Mountain Astelia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Astelia montana (also called Mountain Astelia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteliaceae family. It is a small, evergreen shrub with long, narrow, leathery leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It is native to New Zealand and grows in montane forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Astelia montana is a shrub that is native to Australia. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers attract birds and insects. It is also used as a windbreak or hedge plant, and its leaves can be used in floral arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Astelia montana is white with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, glossy nut. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Astelia montana is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seed-raising mix and lightly covered with soil. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, disease-free plants and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet and provide plenty of light.
Where to Find Astelia montana
Astelia montana can be found in the south-west of Western Australia.
Astelia montana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Astelia montana?
Astelia montana
What is the common name of Astelia montana?
Mountain Astelia
What is the natural habitat of Astelia montana?
Montane and subalpine scrub and grassland
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
Berthold Carl Seemann (1825-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seem.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:531630-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.