Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1867
Citation Micro:
Handb. N. Zeal. Fl. : 733 (1867)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000022726
Common Names
- Ramulosa Celmisia
- Ramulosa Daisy Bush
- Ramulosa Silver Daisy Bush
Description
Celmisia ramulosa (also called Branching Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the western United States and northern Mexico. It grows in dry, open areas such as chaparral, coastal sage scrub, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Celmisia ramulosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, such as fever, headaches, and stomach issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Celmisia ramulosa has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves that are covered in white hairs.
Cultivation and Propagation
Celmisia ramulosa is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It prefers dry, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by seed or division of the root crown. Seeds should be sown in the fall or spring in a well-prepared seedbed. Division of the root crown should be done in the fall or spring. Plants can also be propagated by cuttings.
Where to Find Celmisia ramulosa
Celmisia ramulosa is native to New Zealand and can be found in alpine and subalpine grasslands.
Celmisia ramulosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Celmisia ramulosa?
Celmisia ramulosa
What is the natural habitat of Celmisia ramulosa?
Mountainous areas of New Zealand
What is the average height of Celmisia ramulosa?
Up to 1.5 meters
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,