Asteliaceae FAMILY
Astelia nervosa
Astelia nervosa
Edibility
2/5
Medicinal
0/5
Safety & Hazards
None known
Botanical Description
Astelia nervosa is an evergreen, perennial plant forming a dense cluster of stiff, arched, spear-shaped leaves around 50cm tall. The plant is traditionally harvested from the wild for local use as a food and source of materials. It is sometimes grown as an ornamental in gardens
Habitat & Origin
Origintemperate
Native RangeNew Zealand - North and South Islands.
HabitatForest and grassland in the montane to sub-alpine zone between latitudes 37 and 47° south[ 44 Title Flora of New Zealand. Publication Author Allan. H. H. Website http://floraseries.landcareresearch.co.nz/pages/Book.aspx?fileName=Flora%201.xml Publisher Government Printer, Wellington. Year 1961 ISBN - Description The standard work, in 5 volumes though only the first two are of interest to the plant project. Very good on habitats. There is also an on-line version. ].