Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
adamsii
ID:
60687

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kirk

Source:
gcc

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. New Zealand Inst. xxvii. 1894 (1895) 329.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000060016



Common Names

  • Celmisia
  • Adamsii
  • Celmisia adamsii


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Description

Celmisia adamsii (also called 'Adams' Celmisia', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Southern Alps of New Zealand. It has a woody stem and ovate leaves with white flowers. It is found in alpine meadows, grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Celmisia adamsii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Celmisia adamsii has white flowers with yellow centers and long, narrow, grey-green leaves. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Celmisia adamsii is a perennial herb that is native to New Zealand. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the rootstock. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination occurs. Division of the rootstock should be done in early spring.

Where to Find Celmisia adamsii

Celmisia adamsii is native to New Zealand and can be found in alpine grasslands and herbfields.

Celmisia adamsii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Celmisia adamsii?

Celmisia adamsii

What is the family of Celmisia adamsii?

Asteraceae

What is the habitat of Celmisia adamsii?

Dry grasslands

Species in the Celmisia genus

Celmisia incana, Celmisia lateralis, Celmisia mackaui, Celmisia rutlandii, Celmisia holosericea, Celmisia walkeri, Celmisia longifolia, Celmisia christensenii, Celmisia similis, Celmisia glabrescens, Celmisia lanigera, Celmisia morrisonii, Celmisia linearis, Celmisia ramulosa, Celmisia argentea, Celmisia boweana, Celmisia traversii, Celmisia rigida, Celmisia lindsayi, Celmisia macmahoni, Celmisia cockayneana, Celmisia laricifolia, Celmisia clavata, Celmisia costiniana, Celmisia dubia, Celmisia lyallii, Celmisia dallii, Celmisia sessiliflora, Celmisia spectabilis, Celmisia coriacea, Celmisia sinclairii, Celmisia inaccessa, Celmisia prorepens, Celmisia alpina, Celmisia graminifolia, Celmisia angustifolia, Celmisia tomentella, Celmisia adamsii, Celmisia spedeni, Celmisia allanii, Celmisia mollis, Celmisia semicordata, Celmisia hieraciifolia, Celmisia discolor, Celmisia sericophylla, Celmisia brevifolia, Celmisia densiflora, Celmisia insignis, Celmisia asteliifolia, Celmisia parva,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-17080: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Kirk (1828-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kirk' in the authors string.