Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
adenocarpa
ID:
98663

Status:
valid

Authors:
Molloy & Heenan

Source:
gcc

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
New Zealand J. Bot. 42(1): 22 (-24; fig. 1) (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000097992



Common Names

  • Adenocarpa Daisy
  • Olearia Adenocarpa
  • Adenocarpa


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Description

Olearia adenocarpa (also called 'Woolly Daisy-bush', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Australia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and many stems with multiple flower heads. It grows in dry grasslands, scrublands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Olearia adenocarpa is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of firewood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Olearia adenocarpa has white flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and oblong in shape. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Olearia adenocarpa is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.

Where to Find Olearia adenocarpa

Olearia adenocarpa is native to Australia and New Zealand. It can be found in open woodlands, grasslands, and shrublands.

Olearia adenocarpa FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Olearia adenocarpa?

Olearia adenocarpa is native to New Zealand and is found in lowland and montane forests.

What is the size of Olearia adenocarpa?

Olearia adenocarpa is a small shrub that grows up to 2 m in height.

What is the flowering season of Olearia adenocarpa?

Olearia adenocarpa flowers from October to December.

Species in the Olearia genus

Olearia adenophora, Olearia sarawaketensis, Olearia lacunosa, Olearia eremaea, Olearia imbricata, Olearia alpicola, Olearia clemensiae, Olearia boorabbinensis, Olearia traversii, Olearia ledifolia, Olearia iodochroa, Olearia frostii, Olearia minor, Olearia gordonii, Olearia hooglandii, Olearia kernotii, Olearia viscosa, Olearia lanceolata, Olearia decurrens, Olearia muricata, Olearia argyrophylla, Olearia revoluta, Olearia laciniifolia, Olearia oppositifolia, Olearia mucronata, Olearia lineata, Olearia durifolia, Olearia angustifolia, Olearia axillaris, Olearia stenophylla, Olearia aglossa, Olearia polita, Olearia vernonioides, Olearia astroloba, Olearia ilicifolia, Olearia matthewsii, Olearia moschata, Olearia obovata, Olearia lanuginosa, Olearia thomsonii, Olearia glutinosa, Olearia crenifingens, Olearia arida, Olearia cinerea, Olearia hectori, Olearia subspicata, Olearia ferresii, Olearia spectabilis, Olearia stellulata, Olearia frostii,

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-5438: Based on the initial data import
Brian Peter John Molloy (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Molloy' in the authors string.
Peter Brian Heenan (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heenan' in the authors string.