Coleostephus multicaulis
Synonyms
Chrysanthemum multicaule Desf. Kremeria multicaulis (Desf.) Maire
Family
Asteraceae
Flora category
Vascular – Exotic
Structural class
Herbs - Dicotyledonous composites
Conservation status
Not applicable
Brief description
Annual herb; rosette of spatulate, somewhat succulent leaves with few obscure teeth; erect stems with toothed leaves; petioles and stems flushed pink. Capitulum of free membranous bracts supporting cream ligulate florets and yellow disc florets. Disc conic, lacking scales or hairs. Seeds lack a pappus.
Distribution
Algeria
Habitat
First NZ record in wild Oct 2016, in gravel waste area in Whanganui
Similar taxa
The cream ray florets and glabrous semi-succulent leaves distinguish it from most other weedy daisies
Flower colours
Cream, Yellow
Life cycle
Annual
Propagation technique
seed
Year naturalised
2016
Origin
Algeria
Reason for introduction
Perhaps ornamental
NZPCN Fact Sheet citation
Please cite as: Ogle, C. (Year at time of access): Coleostephus multicaulis Fact Sheet (content continuously updated). New Zealand Plant Conservation Network. https://www.nzpcn.org.nz/flora/species/coleostephus-multicaulis/ (Date website was queried)