Celmisia mollis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mollis
ID:
66415
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cockayne
Source:
gcc
Year:
Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. New Zealand Inst. xxxi. 423
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000065744
Common Names
- Soft silver tussock
- Soft speargrass
- Soft speargrass tussock
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hippeastrum traubii (also called Traub's Amaryllis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to South America. It is a bulbous plant with large, showy flowers, and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Celmisia mollis has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as well as for medicinal purposes such as treating fever, coughs, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Celmisia mollis is a white, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a white tuft of hairs. The seedlings are small, green, and spiny.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Celmisia mollis is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.
Where to Find Celmisia mollis
Celmisia mollis is native to New Zealand. It can be found in alpine meadows and grasslands.
Celmisia mollis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Celmisia mollis?
Celmisia mollis
What is the natural habitat of Celmisia mollis?
Celmisia mollis is native to New Zealand.
What is the flowering period of Celmisia mollis?
The flowering period of Celmisia mollis is 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-22646: Based on the initial data import
Leonard Cockayne (1855-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cockayne' in the authors string.