Status:
valid
Authors:
Kirk
Source:
gcc
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. New Zealand Inst. 27: 327 (1894 publ. 1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000029166
Common Names
- Celmisia macmahoni
- Mackmahon's Daisy
- Mackmahon's Mountain Daisy
Synonyms
- Celmisia macmahonii macmahonii [unknown]
- Elcismia macmahoni B.L.Rob. [unknown]
Description
Celmisia macmahoni (also called 'Mackmahon's Daisy', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to New Zealand. It has long, narrow leaves and white flowers. It grows in alpine meadows and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Celmisia macmahoni is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a natural dye for fabrics, and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Celmisia macmahoni has white, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Celmisia macmahoni is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly during the growing season, but avoid overwatering. Deadheading spent flowers will help to encourage new blooms.
Where to Find Celmisia macmahoni
Celmisia macmahoni is native to New Zealand and can be found in the wild in the regions of Otago, Southland, and Canterbury.
Celmisia macmahoni FAQ
What is the scientific name of Celmisia macmahoni?
Celmisia macmahoni
What is the common name of Celmisia macmahoni?
Macmahon's Celmisia
Where is Celmisia macmahoni found?
Celmisia macmahoni is found in the Andes of Peru and Bolivia.
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,