Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
argentea
ID:
23977

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kirk

Source:
gcc

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Fl. New Zealand : 292

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023306



Common Names

  • Silver Daisy
  • Mountain Daisy
  • Silver Celmisia


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Synonyms

  • Elcismia argentea B.L.Rob. [unknown]
  • Celmisia sessiliflora minor Petrie [unknown]

Description

Celmisia argentea (also called Silver Celmisia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to New Zealand. It has white flowers and grows in open, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Celmisia argentea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flowerbeds. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Celmisia argentea is white in color and has a tubular corolla. The seed is a small, black, three-angled nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Celmisia argentea is a perennial plant native to New Zealand. It is best grown in well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Division should be done in spring or autumn when the plant is actively growing.

Where to Find Celmisia argentea

Celmisia argentea is native to New Zealand. It can be found growing in alpine and subalpine areas, such as mountain slopes and scree slopes.

Celmisia argentea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Celmisia argentea?

Celmisia argentea

What type of plant is Celmisia argentea?

It is a perennial herb

Where is Celmisia argentea found?

It is found in New Zealand

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-122522: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Kirk (1828-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kirk' in the authors string.