Celmisia alpina
| Celmisia alpina | |
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| Celmisia alpina on the West Coast | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Genus: | Celmisia |
| Species: | C. alpina
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| Binomial name | |
| Celmisia alpina (Kirk) Cheeseman
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Celmisia alpina, or mountain daisy, is a species of perennial flower that is endemic to New Zealand.[2]
Description
[edit]A small flower with white petals and an yellow central flower head. The flower is a perennial.[3]
The small size and narrow, linear leaves can be used to identify this flower in the field.[2]
Distribution and habitat
[edit]Celmisia alpina is found on the South Island and Stewart Island. It is widespread,[2] and is not considered threatened.[1] It is found in montane and alpine regions, particularly poorly-drained ones.[2]
Etymology
[edit]alpina is a reference to the alpine environment of the Southern Alps, where this flower is found.[2] The Southern Alps were named after the Alps, from which the Latin term is ultimately derived.
Taxonomy
[edit]Celmisia alpina is part of a wider Celmisia complex including Celmisia gracilenta, C. graminifolia, and C. setacea.[2] Further work elucidating relationships is necessary.
The basionym is Celmisia longifolia var. alpina Kirk.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "NZTCS". nztcs.org.nz. Retrieved 2025-02-24.
- ^ a b c d e f "Celmisia alpina". New Zealand Plant Conservation Network. Retrieved 2025-02-24.
- ^ "Celmisia alpina (Kirk) Cheeseman | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2025-02-24.
- ^ "NZOR Name Details - Celmisia alpina (Kirk) Cheeseman". NZOR. Retrieved 2025-02-24.
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