Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
incana
ID:
2464

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Fl. Nov.-Zel. 1: 123, t. 34 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001793



Common Names

  • Mountain Daisy
  • Silver Daisy
  • Mountain Celmisia


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Synonyms

  • Elcismia incana B.L.Rob. [unknown]

Description

Celmisia incana (also called Grey Cushion Plant, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to New Zealand. It has a cushion-like habit and white, daisy-like flowers. It grows in alpine and subalpine grassland and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Celmisia incana is a popular ornamental plant, often used in rock gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Celmisia incana is a white, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Celmisia incana is a perennial herb that is native to New Zealand. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny position and is drought tolerant. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Celmisia incana

Celmisia incana is native to New Zealand and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Celmisia incana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Celmisia incana?

Celmisia incana

What are the common names of Celmisia incana?

Mountain Daisy, Silver Daisy, White Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Celmisia incana?

It is found in alpine meadows, tussock grasslands, and rocky areas 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,

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