Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parva
ID:
84276

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kirk

Source:
gcc

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. New Zealand Inst. xxvii. 1894 (1895) 328.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000083605



Common Names

  • Celmisia parva
  • Small Celmisia
  • Mountain Daisy


Searching for Celmisia parva? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Elcismia parva B.L.Rob. [unknown]

Description

Celmisia parva (also called Small Celmisia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to New Zealand. It has a creeping rhizome and narrow, linear leaves. It grows in open meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Celmisia parva is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Celmisia parva is white and has a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small and brown. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves and short stems.

Searching for Celmisia parva? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Celmisia parva is a perennial herbaceous plant native to New Zealand. It is best propagated from seed, though it can also be propagated by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and should be watered regularly. It is tolerant of temperatures down to -15°C.

Where to Find Celmisia parva

Celmisia parva is native to New Zealand. It can be found in the wild in the South Island and Stewart Island.

Celmisia parva FAQ

What are the characteristics of Celmisia parva?

Celmisia parva is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. Its leaves are alternate, lanceolate, and serrate. Its flowers are white, with five petals and a yellow center. Its fruits are achenes.

What is the habitat of Celmisia parva?

Celmisia parva is found in dry meadows, steppes, and forest edges in the mountains of New Zealand.

What is the conservation status of Celmisia parva?

Celmisia parva is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

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-40082: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Kirk (1828-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kirk' in the authors string.