Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
insignis
ID:
72708

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cheeseman

Source:
gcc

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Man. New Zealand Fl., ed. 2. 910. 1925

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000072037



Common Names

  • Pachystegia
  • Mountain Ribbonwood
  • Mountain Mahogany


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Description

Pachystegia insignis (also called Marlborough Rock Daisy, among many other common names) is a shrub native to New Zealand. It has a rounded growth habit and white daisy-like flowers. It typically grows in rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pachystegia insignis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pachystegia insignis is a yellow composite flower head with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The flower head is composed of many small flowers, each with five yellow petals. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a tuft of white hairs at the tip. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pachystegia insignis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly to keep the soil moist but not soggy. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two to three weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Pachystegia insignis

Pachystegia insignis is native to New Zealand and can be found in open grasslands, scrublands, and coastal cliffs.

Pachystegia insignis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pachystegia insignis?

Pachystegia insignis

What is the natural habitat of Pachystegia insignis?

Dry, rocky slopes and open woodlands

What is the flowering period of Pachystegia insignis?

Late spring to early summer

Species in the Pachystegia genus

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