Status:
valid
Authors:
Petrie
Source:
gcc
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. New Zealand Inst. 44: 182 (1912). (1911 publ. 1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000029749
Common Names
- Celmisia cockayneana
- Cockayne's Daisy
- Cockayne's Celmisia
Description
Celmisia cockayneana (also called Cockayneana, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and produces yellow flowers. It is found in rocky areas, dry grasslands, and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Celmisia cockayneana, commonly known as the mountain daisy, is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including fever, headaches, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Celmisia cockayneana has white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Celmisia cockayneana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10.
Where to Find Celmisia cockayneana
Celmisia cockayneana is found in the mountains of New Zealand.
Celmisia cockayneana FAQ
What is the common name of Celmisia cockayneana?
Cockayne's Daisy
What is the natural habitat of Celmisia cockayneana?
Dry, rocky hillsides, garrigue, maquis and other open, sunny places
What are the uses of Celmisia cockayneana?
The leaves and flowers of Celmisia cockayneana are used for medicinal purposes
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,