Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mackaui
ID:
5028

Status:
valid

Authors:
Raoul

Source:
gcc

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Choix Pl. Nouv.-Zel. 19 (t. 14). 1846 [Jan 1846]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004357



Common Names

  • Celmisia
  • Mackau's Daisy
  • Mackaui


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Synonyms

  • Elcismia mackaui B.L.Rob. [unknown]
  • Aster mackaui (Raoul) F.Muell. [unknown]

Description

Celmisia mackaui (also called Mackau's Daisy, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with white flowers and a height of up to 1.5 m. It is native to New Zealand and is found in alpine grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Celmisia mackaui is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Celmisia mackaui is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer. Cut back the foliage in late fall to promote new growth in the spring.

Where to Find Celmisia mackaui

Celmisia mackaui is native to New Zealand and can be found in the alpine meadows of the region.

Celmisia mackaui FAQ

What is the scientific name of Celmisia mackaui?

Celmisia mackaui

What is the common name of Celmisia mackaui?

Mackau's Daisy

What type of plant is Celmisia mackaui?

Herbaceous perennial

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