Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
boweana
ID:
28495

Status:
valid

Authors:
Petrie

Source:
gcc

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. New Zealand Inst. 44: 182 (1912). (1911 publ. 1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000027824



Common Names

  • Celmisia
  • Boweana
  • Celmisia Boweana


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Description

Celmisia boweana (also called Bowe's Mountain Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to New Zealand. It has large, leathery leaves and white flowers. It grows in alpine meadows and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Celmisia boweana has a variety of uses, including as a medicinal plant to treat skin conditions, as an ornamental plant in gardens, and as a source of food for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Celmisia boweana is a white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Celmisia boweana is a low-growing, clump-forming perennial that is native to New Zealand. It typically grows to 12-18” tall and features small, daisy-like flowers (to 1” diameter) with white rays and yellow center disks. It is best grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and will spread by rhizomes to form colonies. It is a good choice for rock gardens, edging, borders or ground cover. Propagate by division or seed.

Where to Find Celmisia boweana

Celmisia boweana is found in New Zealand, in the South Island and Stewart Island.

Celmisia boweana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Celmisia boweana?

Celmisia boweana

What is the common name of Celmisia boweana?

Bowe's mountain daisy

What is the habitat of Celmisia boweana?

It is found in alpine grasslands, rocky outcrops, and scree slopes

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-126893: Based on the initial data import
Donald Petrie (1846-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Petrie' in the authors string.