Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arborescens
ID:
49699

Status:
valid

Authors:
(G.Forst.) Cockayne & Laing

Source:
gcc

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Trans. New Zealand Inst. 43: 367 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000049028



Common Names

  • Olearia Arborescens
  • Tree Daisy
  • Tree Daisy-bush


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Synonyms

  • Eurybia alpina Lindl. & Paxton [illegitimate]
  • Dectis arborescens Raf. [unknown]
  • Shawia arborescens Raoul [unknown]
  • Aster arborescens Kuntze [unknown]
  • Shawia arborescens Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Olearia arborescens cordatifolia Kirk [unknown]
  • Olearia arborescens (G.Forst.) Druce [unknown]
  • Olearia nitida Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Solidago arborescens G.Forst. [unknown]
  • Olearia populifolia Colenso [unknown]
  • Aster populifolius Kuntze [unknown]
  • Olearia nitida nitida [unknown]
  • Aster suborbiculatus Kuntze [unknown]
  • Olearia erythropappa Colenso [unknown]
  • Olearia suborbiculata Colenso [unknown]
  • Olearia arborescens arborescens [unknown]
  • Olearia multiflora Colenso [unknown]
  • Steiractis arborescens DC. [unknown]
  • Eurybia nitida Hook.f. [unknown]

Description

Olearia arborescens (also called Tree Daisy, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It has a woody stem and grows up to 4 meters in height. It prefers dry, sunny habitats, such as rocky slopes, woodlands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Olearia arborescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used medicinally to treat skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Olearia arborescens has white, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Olearia arborescens is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m (10 ft) tall. It prefers full sun or partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained seedbed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a propagator or in a sheltered spot outdoors.

Where to Find Olearia arborescens

Olearia arborescens is native to Australia. It can be found in open forests, woodlands, and heathlands.

Olearia arborescens FAQ

What are the common names of Olearia arborescens?

Common names of Olearia arborescens include Tree Daisy, Tree Daisy-bush, and Tree Daisybush.

What is the optimal growing environment for Olearia arborescens?

Olearia arborescens prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

How can I propagate Olearia arborescens?

Olearia arborescens can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or layering.

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-14754: Based on the initial data import
Georg Forster (1754-1794): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Forst.' in the authors string.
Leonard Cockayne (1855-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cockayne' in the authors string.
Robert Malcolm Laing (1865-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Laing' in the authors string.