Status:
valid
Authors:
N.G.Walsh
Source:
gcc
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Muelleria 15: 55 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000009644
Common Names
- Centipeda aotearoana
- Aotearoan Centipeda
- New Zealand Centipeda
Description
Centipeda aotearoana (also called New Zealand Centipeda, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to New Zealand. It grows in dry, sandy soils, and has yellow flowers with dark centers.
Uses & Benefits
Centipeda aotearoana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Centipeda aotearoana has small yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Centipeda aotearoana is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of dry conditions and can be propagated by division in spring or by seed sown in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Centipeda aotearoana
Centipeda aotearoana is native to New Zealand and can be found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky areas.
Centipeda aotearoana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centipeda aotearoana?
Centipeda aotearoana
What type of plant is Centipeda aotearoana?
It is an annual herbaceous plant
Where is Centipeda aotearoana found?
It is found in New Zealand
Species in the Centipeda genus
Centipeda aotearoana,
Centipeda cunninghamii,
Centipeda borealis,
Centipeda racemosa,
Centipeda thespidioides,
Centipeda nidiformis,
Centipeda minima,
Centipeda elatinoides,
Centipeda pleiocephala,
Centipeda crateriformis,
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,