Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
petiolata
ID:
87510

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Handb. N. Zeal. Fl. : 135 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000086839



Common Names

  • Mountain Daisy
  • Mountain Celmisia
  • Alpine Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Aster petiolatus (Hook.f.) F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Elcismia petiolata B.L.Rob. [unknown]

Description

Celmisia petiolata (also called 'Petiolata' or 'Petiolata Plant', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Mexico and Central America. It has thin, wiry stems with small, white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures.

Uses & Benefits

Celmisia petiolata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves can be used to make tea. It is also used to treat skin diseases, as a diuretic, and to reduce fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Celmisia petiolata is white and has five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a long hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Celmisia petiolata is a perennial herb that prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by division or cuttings. Division should be done in the spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and rooted in a mix of sand and peat moss. Once established, the plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Celmisia petiolata

Celmisia petiolata is native to New Zealand and can be found in the wild in the North Island and South Island.

Celmisia petiolata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Celmisia petiolata?

Celmisia petiolata

What is the common name of Celmisia petiolata?

Petiolate celmisia

What is the family of Celmisia petiolata?

Asteraceae

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,