Morice Isobel M. 1967. Seed fats of Astelia and Collospermum, Family Liliaceae. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture 18: 343-346
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Notes
Seed fats of 13 species of Astelia and 2 of Collospermum, which is closely related, examined. Amounts of oil vary from 12.8 - 48.5%. Considerably greater than Juncaceae, in some cases greater than Agavaceae. Linoleic acid generally less than Agavaceae, greater than Juncaceae. First time gamma-linolenic acid found in monocotyledons. Significant amounts of gamma-linolenic acid found in 3 New Zealand species of Astelia, A. solandri, A. trinervia, A. banksii - up to 25% of total seed oil. (cf. 9% in evening primrose). On basis of fatty acid composition, fall into 2 groups; one containing 12-30% gamma-linolenic acid, the other none.
See also note by John Palmer, Crop Division, Department of Scientific and Industrial Research in Botany Division newsletter 101.
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Seed fats of Astelia and Collospermum, Family Liliaceae.
