Status:
valid
Authors:
Cheeseman
Source:
gcc
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Man. N. Zeal. Fl. 308. 1906
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000032154
Common Names
- Celmisia dubia
- Mountain Daisy
- Dwarf Mountain Daisy
Description
Celmisia dubia (also called Dubious Mountain Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Caucasus region. It grows to a height of 0.5-1 m and has a basal rosette of leaves. The leaves are oblong-lanceolate, with a spiny margin. The flowers are yellow and solitary, and the fruits are achenes. It is found in dry grasslands and steppes.
Uses & Benefits
Celmisia dubia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, and as a source of food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Celmisia dubia has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are short and bushy with narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Celmisia dubia is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and mulch around the base of the plant to help retain moisture. Cut back the foliage in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Celmisia dubia
Celmisia dubia is native to New Zealand.
Celmisia dubia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Celmisia dubia?
Celmisia dubia
What type of plant is Celmisia dubia?
It is a perennial herbaceous plant
Where is Celmisia dubia found?
It is found in the mountains of New Zealand
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,