Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hookeri
ID:
110604

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cockayne

Source:
gcc

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. New Zealand Inst. 47: 115 (1915). (1914 publ. 1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000109933



Common Names

  • Hooker's Silver Daisy
  • Celmisia hookeri


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Synonyms

  • Elcismia hookeri (Cockayne) Bergmans [unknown]

Description

Celmisia hookeri (also called Hooker's mountain daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to New Zealand. It has a rosette of leaves and white flowers. It grows in alpine meadows, grassy slopes and other open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Celmisia hookeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat colds, coughs, and sore throats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Celmisia hookeri is white and has a diameter of about 2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Celmisia hookeri is a perennial plant that grows in sunny or partially shaded areas. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in the spring or early summer, while seeds should be sown in the fall or early winter.

Where to Find Celmisia hookeri

Celmisia hookeri can be found in New Zealand, particularly in the South Island.

Celmisia hookeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Celmisia hookeri?

Celmisia hookeri

What is the natural habitat of Celmisia hookeri?

Grassy slopes and rocky areas

What is the flowering season of Celmisia hookeri?

Late spring to early summer

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-6882: Based on the initial data import
Leonard Cockayne (1855-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cockayne' in the authors string.