Astelia chathamica
| Astelia chathamica | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Asteliaceae |
| Genus: | Astelia |
| Species: | A. chathamica |
| Binomial name | |
| Astelia chathamica (Skottsb.) L.B.Moore | |
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Astelia chathamica (Chatham Islands kakaha, Maori flax, silver spear) is an evergreen silver-green plant from the Chatham Islands of New Zealand, growing to about 4 feet tall. It grows best in partial shade and in fertile and well-drained soil with moderate water.
References
- New Zealand J. Bot. 4: 228 1966
- The Plant List entry
- Kew World Checklist entry
- San Marcos Growers entry
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