How to Identify Asteliaceae

Asteliaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Asparagales, class Liliopsida. The family contains 16 accepted species worldwide.

Key Identification Features

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Representative Asteliaceae Species

How to identify Astelia argyrocoma A.Heller ex Skottsb.

Astelia argyrocoma A.Heller ex Skottsb.

Astelia argyrocoma A.Heller ex Skottsb.

Astelia argyrocoma is a grassy shrub with silvery leaves, endemic only to high-e…

How to identify Astelia chathamica (Skottsb.) L.B.Moore

Astelia chathamica (Skottsb.) L.B.Moore

Astelia chathamica (Skottsb.) L.B.Moore

Astelia chathamica is a silver-green perennial flowering plant from New Zealand’…

How to identify Astelia graminea L.B.Moore

Astelia graminea L.B.Moore

Astelia graminea L.B.Moore

Astelia graminea is a non-threatened perennial grass-like plant endemic to north…

How to identify Astelia hastata Colenso

Astelia hastata Colenso

Astelia hastata Colenso

Astelia hastata Colenso is a dioecious epiphytic tufted plant that is ecological…

How to identify Astelia nivicola Cockayne ex Cheeseman

Astelia nivicola Cockayne ex Cheeseman

Astelia nivicola Cockayne ex Cheeseman

Astelia nivicola is a tufted alpine herb native to New Zealand's South Island, f…

How to identify Astelia nervosa Banks & Sol. ex Hook.f.

Astelia nervosa Banks & Sol. ex Hook.f.

Astelia nervosa Banks & Sol. ex Hook.f.

Astelia nervosa is a herbaceous New Zealand native plant with distinct colored l…

How to identify Astelia menziesiana Sm.

Astelia menziesiana Sm.

Astelia menziesiana Sm.

Astelia menziesiana is a clumping non-woody flowering plant endemic to Hawaii, w…

How to identify Astelia alpina R.Br.

Astelia alpina R.Br.

Astelia alpina R.Br.

Astelia alpina (pineapple grass) is an edible alpine Australian dioecious plant,…

How to identify Astelia fragrans Colenso

Astelia fragrans Colenso

Astelia fragrans Colenso

Astelia fragrans (common names bush lily, bush flax, kakaha) is the most common …

How to identify Astelia trinervia Kirk

Astelia trinervia Kirk

Astelia trinervia Kirk

Astelia trinervia is a rhizomatous tufted perennial plant native to New Zealand,…

How to identify Astelia banksii A.Cunn.

Astelia banksii A.Cunn.

Astelia banksii A.Cunn.

Astelia banksii A.Cunn. is an evergreen silver-green coastal New Zealand plant w…

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you identify Asteliaceae?

Asteliaceae plants belong to the Asparagales order in the Plantae kingdom. The species shows variable form and dominance depending on its location and habitat, with different locations displaying distinct form and dominance patterns. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.

What are the key characteristics of Asteliaceae?

Asteliaceae is classified in the order Asparagales, class Liliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. The family contains 16 accepted species worldwide.

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