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Celmisia densiflora Hook.f. trib. Astereae 
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FamilyASTERACEAE
Genus speciesCelmisia densiflora Hook.f. trib. Astereae
BibliographyHandb. N. Zeal. Fl.: 130 (1864)
Native RangeNew Zealand
Primary BiomeSubalpine
Habitatgrassland
Descriptionleaves sessile, coriaceous, oblong, obtusely dentate, pale green, glabrous and verrucose adaxially, white velutinous abaxially, capitula 3-4cm across
Size15-20cm
Colorwhite
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationhumous, moist, but in winter drier, semi-shady site
alpine house, moist, humous soil, shading in summer
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1 month, 16-21°C
division in spring and early fall; cuttings in late summer
SynonymsAster densiflorus (Hook.f.) F.Muell.
Elcismia densiflora (Hook.f.) B.L.Rob.
Territory5 Australasia
     51 New Zealand (NZS New Zealand South)
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