Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
walkeri
ID:
10877

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kirk

Source:
gcc

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. New Zealand Inst. ix. (1877) 549.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010206



Common Names

  • Celmisia walkeri
  • Walker's Celmisia
  • Walker Celmisia


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Synonyms

  • Elcismia walkeri B.L.Rob. [unknown]

Description

Celmisia walkeri (also called Walker's Celmisia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with white or yellowish flowers. It is native to New Zealand, and is usually found in alpine meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Celmisia walkeri is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and white flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Celmisia walkeri has white flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Celmisia walkeri is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. Take semi-ripe cuttings in late summer and root them in a mixture of sand and peat. Plant the rooted cuttings in well-drained soil in full sun and water regularly.

Where to Find Celmisia walkeri

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

Celmisia walkeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Celmisia walkeri?

Celmisia walkeri

What is the common name of Celmisia walkeri?

Walker's Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Celmisia walkeri?

It is found in alpine and subalpine grasslands 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-109880: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Kirk (1828-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kirk' in the authors string.