Astelia alpina

Physical Characteristics

Astelia alpina is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). The species is dioecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required).. The plant is not self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

Australia - New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Dappled Shade;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Fruit Leaves Edible Uses: Fruit - raw. Sweet, fleshy and juicy, it is pleasant to eat[144, 154, 157, 173]. Leaf base[154, 173]. No more details.

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known