Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1864
Citation Micro:
Handb. N. Zeal. Fl. : 148 (1864)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000138729
Common Names
- Raoulia haastii
- Haast's Raoulia
- Haast's Mat-plant
Description
Raoulia haastii (also called Haast's Raoulia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to New Zealand. It has white flowers and grows in rocky areas and grasslands at elevations of up to 1,500 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Raoulia haastii is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Raoulia haastii is a small yellow daisy-like flower with a dark yellow center. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Raoulia haastii is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to New Zealand. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil. The plants should be grown in full sun and watered regularly. Fertilizer should be applied every few weeks. Pruning should be done in late summer to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Raoulia haastii
Raoulia haastii is found in New Zealand, primarily in the South Island.
Raoulia haastii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Raoulia haastii?
Raoulia haastii
What type of plant is Raoulia haastii?
It is a perennial herb of the daisy family.
Where does Raoulia haastii grow?
It is native to New Zealand and grows in alpine and subalpine areas.
Species in the Raoulia genus
Raoulia monroi,
Raoulia buchananii,
Raoulia australis,
Raoulia hookeri,
Raoulia parkii,
Raoulia beauverdii,
Raoulia tenuicaulis,
Raoulia apice-nigra,
Raoulia planchonii,
Raoulia glabra,
Raoulia petrimia,
Raoulia cinerea,
Raoulia petriensis,
Raoulia subsericea,
Raoulia albosericea,
Raoulia haastii,
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,