Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
armstrongii
ID:
123910

Status:
valid

Authors:
Petrie

Source:
gcc

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. New Zealand Inst. xxvi. 1893 (1894) 269.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000123239



Common Names

  • Celmisia armstrongii
  • Armstrongii Celmisia
  • Celmisia Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Elcismia armstrongii B.L.Rob. [unknown]

Description

Celmisia armstrongii (also called Armstrong's Daisy, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Australia. It has small, narrow leaves and white flowers. It is found in heathland, woodlands, and open forests.

Uses & Benefits

Celmisia armstrongii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It also has medicinal properties, such as being used to treat fever, stomachache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Celmisia armstrongii has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Celmisia armstrongii is an evergreen shrub that grows best in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings or layering. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and cuttings should be taken in summer or autumn. Layering should be done in late summer or autumn.

Where to Find Celmisia armstrongii

Celmisia armstrongii can be found in the mountains of New Zealand.

Celmisia armstrongii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Celmisia armstrongii?

Celmisia armstrongii

What is the common name of Celmisia armstrongii?

Armstrong's daisy

What is the natural habitat of Celmisia armstrongii?

Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

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-84386: Based on the initial data import
Donald Petrie (1846-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Petrie' in the authors string.