Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1864
Citation Micro:
Handb. N. Zeal. Fl. : 130 (1864)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000078396
Common Names
- Mountain Daisy
- Mountain Celmisia
- Dense-flowered Celmisia
Synonyms
- Aster densiflorus (Hook.f.) F.Muell. [unknown]
- Elcismia densiflora B.L.Rob. [unknown]
Description
Celmisia densiflora (also called Dense-flowered Celmisia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to New Zealand. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a single flower head. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Celmisia densiflora is a shrub native to New Zealand. It is often used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Celmisia densiflora flower is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Celmisia densiflora is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It is propagated through division of the rootstock in spring or autumn. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade and is drought tolerant. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Celmisia densiflora
Celmisia densiflora is native to the alpine meadows of New Zealand.
Celmisia densiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Celmisia densiflora?
Celmisia densiflora
What is the common name of Celmisia densiflora?
Dense-flowered Celmisia
What is the habitat of Celmisia densiflora?
Mountainous and alpine meadows
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,