Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
compacta
ID:
88577

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cheeseman

Source:
gcc

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Man. New Zealand Fl., ed. 2. 955. 1925

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000087906



Common Names

  • Celmisia compacta
  • Mountain Daisy
  • Compact Daisy


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Description

Celmisia compacta (also called Compact Celmisia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to New Zealand. It has white flowers and grows in rocky, well-drained soils in grasslands and scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Celmisia compacta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a medicinal plant for treating skin issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Celmisia compacta has small yellow flowers with five petals, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Celmisia compacta is an evergreen perennial that is native to New Zealand. It is easy to grow and propagate from cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny position. It can be propagated by division in spring or by taking semi-ripe cuttings in summer. It can also be propagated by seed, although this is not always reliable.

Where to Find Celmisia compacta

Celmisia compacta is native to New Zealand and can be found in the South Island.

Celmisia compacta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Celmisia compacta?

Celmisia compacta

What is the common name of Celmisia compacta?

Compact mountain daisy

What is the natural habitat of Celmisia compacta?

Grasslands, scrublands, 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,

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