Olearia alpicola - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alpicola
ID:
4406
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1867
Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 3: 468 (1867)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000003735
Common Names
- Alpine Olearia
- Olearia Alpicola
- Alpine Daisy Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Olearia alpicola (also called Alpine Daisy-bush, among many other common names) is a shrub with small, white daisy-like flowers. It is native to the Alps and grows in rocky, grassy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Olearia alpicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control. The leaves of the plant can be used as a tea and the flowers can be used to make a fragrant oil.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Olearia alpicola is a white, daisy-like flower head. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedling is a rosette of basal leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Olearia alpicola is a small, evergreen shrub that grows in alpine and subalpine areas. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Sow the seed in a well-drained seed-raising mix and keep moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood growth and placed in a propagating mix. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Olearia alpicola
Olearia alpicola is native to the Alps and can be found in alpine meadows and grasslands.
Olearia alpicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Olearia alpicola?
Olearia alpicola
What type of plant is Olearia alpicola?
It is a shrub
What is the natural habitat of Olearia alpicola?
It is found in alpine and subalpine areas
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
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:234759-1: Based on the initial data import