Celmisia longifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longifolia
ID:
11916
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cass.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1825
Citation Micro:
Dict. Sci. Nat., ed. 2. 37: 259 (1825)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000011245
Common Names
- Longifolia Celmisia
- Longifolia Daisy-bush
- Longifolia Daisy-shrub
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Celmisia longifolia (also called Long-leaved Celmisia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to New Zealand. It has small, white flowers and narrow, leathery leaves. It is found in dry woodlands and open forests.
Uses & Benefits
Celmisia longifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, fever, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Celmisia longifolia is white and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, black achene with a white pappus. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Celmisia longifolia is a perennial herb native to New Zealand. It can be propagated from seed or division. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light. When propagating from division, divide the plant in spring and replant the divisions in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.
Where to Find Celmisia longifolia
Celmisia longifolia is native to New Zealand and can be found in alpine grasslands and subalpine shrublands.
Celmisia longifolia FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Celmisia longifolia?
Celmisia longifolia is native to New Zealand.
What is the scientific classification of Celmisia longifolia?
Celmisia longifolia is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family.
What is the blooming period of Celmisia longifolia?
Celmisia longifolia typically blooms from 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
Henri Cassini (1781-1832): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cass.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:189680-1: Based on the initial data import