Asteliaceae
Asteliaceae is a small family of monocotyledonous flowering plants. It is native to New Zealand, Australia, and South America. The family contains only two genera, Astelia and Bollingeria, with a total of about 20 species.
Plants in the Asteliaceae family are perennial herbs, typically growing in alpine or subalpine environments. They
The genus Astelia is the larger of the two genera, with about 18 species. Astelia species are
The genus Bollingeria contains only one species, Bollingeria argentea, which is endemic to New Zealand. This
Asteliaceae is a relatively recently recognized family, having been separated from the Liliaceae family in the