Astelia neocaledonica

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Astelia neocaledonica
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Asteliaceae
Genus: Astelia
Species:
A. neocaledonica
Binomial name
Astelia neocaledonica

Astelia neocaledonica is a rhizomatous tufted perennial that is endemic to New Caledonia. The species produces clusters of mauve berries between October and November in the species native range. [1]

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References

  1. "Astelia neocaledonica (Espece)". endemia.nc - Faune & Flore de Nouvelle-Calédonie. Retrieved 2009-05-04.