Genus Astelia
Astelia is a genus of rhizomatous tufted perennials in the family Asteliaceae which are native to the Pacific region as well as the Falkland Islands, Réunion and Mauritius.Species in the genus Astelia of plants
Kauai pa'iniu - Astelia waialealae is a rare species of plant in the Asteliaceae family that is endemic to the island of Kaua?i of the state of Hawaii in United States. It inhabits montane bogs within the vicinity of the Alaka?i Swamp on the island's central plateau. A. waialealae is threatened by habitat loss and habit disturbance by feral pigs;