Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vespertina
ID:
130148

Status:
valid

Authors:
Given

Source:
gcc

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
New Zealand J. Bot. vii. 389 (1969).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000129477



Common Names

  • Vespertina Celmisia
  • Evening Celmisia
  • Evening Daisy


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Description

Celmisia vespertina (also called evening celmisia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to New Zealand. It is a member of the Asteraceae family and grows to a height of 0.3-1.2 meters. It is found in open, dry habitats, such as grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Celmisia vespertina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make tea and has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Celmisia vespertina has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Celmisia vespertina can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plants should be kept in a sunny spot and watered regularly.

Where to Find Celmisia vespertina

Celmisia vespertina can be found in New Zealand, in the South Island and Stewart Island.

Celmisia vespertina FAQ

What are the common names of Celmisia vespertina?

Celmisia vespertina is commonly known as the Evening Daisy.

What is the optimal temperature for Celmisia vespertina?

Celmisia vespertina prefers temperatures between 60 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

What type of soil does Celmisia vespertina prefer?

Celmisia vespertina prefers well-draining, sandy soil with a pH of 6.5-7.5.

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