Celmisia semicordata
| Celmisia semicordata | |
|---|---|
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| Celmisia semicordata in Nelson Lakes National Park | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Genus: | Celmisia |
| Species: | C. semicordata |
| Binomial name | |
| Celmisia semicordata Petrie, 1914 | |
Celmisia semicordata, the large mountain daisy, is a species of Celmisia native to alpine environments of the South Island of New Zealand.[2][1][3]
Both celmisia spectabilis and celmisia semicordata are known as 'Tikumu' in Te Reo Māori.[4][5] Other Māori names include matua-tikumu, puakaito, pūharetāiko, pūheretāiko, pūwharetāiko and kotara.[5]
Description
Celmisia semicordata is a small plant with a white flower surrounded by green and silver leaves.[5]
The underside of the leaf is waterproof with a soft hair-like covering called tomentum which offers protection in extreme weather conditions.[5][6]
Plant fibers were incorporated into textiles by Māori, likely used to make a garment waterproof.[4][5]
Range
Known only from the South Island of New Zealand.
Habitat
Coastal to alpine environments. Celmisia semicordata favours cooler temperatures and free draining soil.[5]
References
- 1 2 "Celmisia semicordata subsp. semicordata". New Zealand Plant Conservation Network. Retrieved 2025-02-02.
- ↑ "Celmisia semicordata (Large Mountain Daisy)". iNaturalist. Retrieved 30 January 2025.
- ↑ "Celmisia semicordata subsp. semicordata". Plants of the World Online. Kew Science. Retrieved 2025-02-02.
- 1 2 "Tikumu – Mountain daisy". Manaaki Whenua. Retrieved 2026-06-03.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 Clare, Rachel; Cracknell, Tryphaena (2026-01-01). Aotearoa in Bloom. HarperCollins. ISBN 978-1-77554-268-1.
- ↑ "Celmisia semicordata - Mountain Daisy, Tikumu". Nelson Natives. Retrieved 2026-06-03.