Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aotearoana
ID:
10315

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


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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.

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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 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-109340: Based on the initial data import
Neville Grant Walsh (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.G.Walsh' in the authors string.