Status:
valid
Authors:
Buchanan
Source:
gcc
Year:
1872
Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. New Zealand Inst. iv. (1872) 226.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000003285
Common Names
- Celmisia Lateralis
- Mountain Daisy
- Mountain Celmisia
Synonyms
- Celmisia lateralis lateralis [unknown]
- Elcismia lateralis B.L.Rob. [unknown]
Description
Celmisia lateralis (also called Lateral Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to New Zealand. It has a single, white flower head and a basal rosette of leaves. It grows in dry, rocky areas, often in full sun.
Uses & Benefits
Celmisia lateralis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal tea and as a natural dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Celmisia lateralis has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Celmisia lateralis is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, although cuttings can also be used. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn and the cuttings should be taken in early summer.
Where to Find Celmisia lateralis
Celmisia lateralis is native to New Zealand and can be found in the Southern Alps.
Celmisia lateralis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Celmisia lateralis?
Celmisia lateralis
What type of soil does Celmisia lateralis prefer?
Celmisia lateralis prefers well-drained, sandy soil.
Where does Celmisia lateralis grow?
Celmisia lateralis grows in dry, open woods, grasslands, and rocky slopes.
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,