Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1852
Citation Micro:
Fl. Nov.-Zel. 1: 121 (1852)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000086336
Common Names
- Celmisia verbascifolia
- Verbascifolia Daisy Bush
- Celmisia Verbascifolia Daisy Bush
Synonyms
- Celmisia petiolata petiolata [unknown]
Description
Celmisia verbascifolia (also called Verbascum Daisy, Mountain Daisy, and Mountain Verbascum, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with grey-green leaves and white daisy-like flowers. It is native to New Zealand and is found in alpine grasslands and shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Celmisia verbascifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb. It is used to treat skin conditions, digestive issues, and respiratory ailments. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Celmisia verbascifolia sub. membranacea (Kirk) Given
Celmisia verbascifolia sub. rigida (Kirk) Given
Celmisia verbascifolia sub. verbascifolia
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Celmisia verbascifolia is yellow and daisy-like, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a single seed inside. The seedlings are small and thin with a single stem and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Celmisia verbascifolia is a perennial herbaceous plant native to New Zealand. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Celmisia verbascifolia
Celmisia verbascifolia is native to New Zealand and can be found in alpine grasslands and rocky areas.
Celmisia verbascifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Celmisia verbascifolia?
Celmisia verbascifolia
What is the family of Celmisia verbascifolia?
Asteraceae
Where is Celmisia verbascifolia found?
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,