Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sericophylla
ID:
75829

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.H.Willis

Source:
gcc

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Vict. Naturalist lxx. 223 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000075158



Common Names

  • Celmisia sericophylla
  • Silky Daisy
  • Silky Celmisia


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Description

Celmisia sericophylla (also called Mountain Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to New Zealand. It has silvery-white, woolly leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in alpine meadows, grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Celmisia sericophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant, and as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Celmisia sericophylla has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, brown and round in shape. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Celmisia sericophylla is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in early spring or late fall. Seeds should be sown in the spring and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be thinned to the desired spacing.

Where to Find Celmisia sericophylla

Celmisia sericophylla is native to New Zealand and can be found in alpine and subalpine grasslands.

Celmisia sericophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Celmisia sericophylla?

Celmisia sericophylla

What is the common name of Celmisia sericophylla?

Silky daisy

What type of plant is Celmisia sericophylla?

It is a perennial herbaceous plant in the family 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-31854: Based on the initial data import
James Hamlyn Willis (1910-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.H.Willis' in the authors string.