Astelia waialealae (Liliaceae) pa'iniu

Astelia waialealae is a terrestrial rhizomatous perennial herb in the astelia family (Asteliaceae). Plants are short, from a bulbous caudex. Leaves are silvery, 12-20 cm long, and wooly pubescent; scapes are 10-20 cm long; racemes are 3-7 cm long; tepals are dark purple and densely pubescent.  Astelia waialeale is native to the state of Hawaii (endemic to [i.e., found only on] the island of Kauai). 

Species description or overview

Taxonomy & nomenclature

ITIS nomenclature info for Astelia waialealae
Nomenclatural information about Astelia waialealae is provided by ITIS.

IPNI nomenclature info for Astelia waialealae   
Nomenclatural information about Astelia waialealae is provided by The International Plant Names Index (IPNI).

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