Astelia solandri
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Basic Information
Family: Asteliaceae
Genus: astelia
Plant ID (slug): astelia-solandri
Numeric ID: 22986
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Astelia solandri is an evergreen Perennial growing to 2 m (6ftĀ 7in). It is in leaf all year. 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
New Zealand
Habitats
Woodland GardenĀ Dappled Shade;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Fruit Oil Stem Edible Uses: Oil Fruit - raw. Sweet, fleshy and juicy, it is pleasant to eat[173]. The base of the flowering stem can be eaten[173]. An oil in the seed contains 25% gamma-linoleic acid, this compares with only 9% in evening primrose oil[153].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Astelia solandri