Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alpina
ID:
40233

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cheeseman

Source:
gcc

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Man. New Zealand Fl., ed. 2. 954. 1925

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000039562



Common Names

  • Alpine Celmisia
  • Alpine Daisy
  • Alpine Silver Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Celmisia longifolia alpina Kirk [unknown]

Description

Celmisia alpina (also called Alpine celmisia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with white flowers and long, thin leaves. It is native to New Zealand and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Celmisia alpina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used to make tea and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Celmisia alpina has white flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. Its seeds are small, black and slightly curved. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Celmisia alpina is a perennial herb native to New Zealand. It is easily propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Celmisia alpina

Celmisia alpina is native to New Zealand and can be found in the mountainous regions of the South Island.

Celmisia alpina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Celmisia alpina?

Celmisia alpina

What is the natural habitat of Celmisia alpina?

Alpine meadows

What is the average height of Celmisia alpina?

0.2-0.5 meters

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,

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