Status:
valid
Authors:
(Buchanan) Allan
Source:
gcc
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Fl. New Zealand i. 624 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000092893
Common Names
- Bonplandii Daisy
- Celmisia Daisy
- Celmisia Bonplandii
Synonyms
- Erigeron bonplandii Buchanan [unknown]
Description
Celmisia bonplandii (also called Bonpland's Celmisia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem and is characterized by its white, daisy-like flowers. It is found in dry grasslands, scrub and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Celmisia bonplandii is a flowering plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Celmisia bonplandii is a white, star-shaped flower head with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Celmisia bonplandii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It is best to water regularly during the growing season and to fertilize with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Celmisia bonplandii
Celmisia bonplandii is native to New Zealand, where it can be found in alpine and subalpine habitats.
Celmisia bonplandii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Celmisia bonplandii?
Celmisia bonplandii
What is the common name of Celmisia bonplandii?
Bonpland's Daisy
What is the natural habitat of Celmisia bonplandii?
Grassy woodlands, grasslands, and coastal areas
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,