Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1864
Citation Micro:
Handb. N. Zeal. Fl. : 134 (1864)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000027931
Common Names
- Celmisia
- Traversii
- Celmisia Traversii
Description
Celmisia traversii (also called Travers' Celmisia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of New Zealand. It has small white flowers, and grows in alpine meadows, rocky slopes, and grassy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Celmisia traversii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Celmisia traversii has yellow flowers, with seeds that are small, black and slightly flattened. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Celmisia traversii is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil and kept in a warm, sunny location until germination occurs. The plants can also be divided in the spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil and kept moist until they take root. Once rooted, the plants can be transplanted into their permanent location.
Where to Find Celmisia traversii
Celmisia traversii is native to New Zealand and can be found in the North Island, South Island, Stewart Island, and Chatham Islands.
Celmisia traversii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Celmisia traversii?
Celmisia traversii
What type of plant is Celmisia traversii?
Celmisia traversii is a perennial herbaceous plant.
Where is Celmisia traversii found?
Celmisia traversii is found in New Zealand.
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,