Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1864
Citation Micro:
Handb. N. Zeal. Fl. : 131 (1864)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000028982
Common Names
- Mountain Daisy
- Lindsay's Daisy
- Celmisia lindsayi
Synonyms
- Elcismia lindsayi B.L.Rob. [unknown]
Description
Celmisia lindsayi (also called Mountain Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is native to New Zealand and grows in alpine meadows and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Celmisia lindsayi is a plant native to New Zealand. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal teas and infusions. It is known to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, and is believed to be beneficial for the digestive system.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Celmisia lindsayi has white daisy-like flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two rounded leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Celmisia lindsayi is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or division.
Where to Find Celmisia lindsayi
Celmisia lindsayi is native to New Zealand, where it can be found in alpine and subalpine areas.
Celmisia lindsayi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Celmisia lindsayi?
Celmisia lindsayi
What is the natural habitat of Celmisia lindsayi?
It is found in alpine and subalpine grasslands and shrublands in New Zealand.
What is the flowering period of Celmisia lindsayi?
It flowers from November to February.
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,