Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1867
Citation Micro:
Flora Australiensis 3 1867
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000049198
Common Names
- Arguta Olearia
- Arguta Daisy-bush
- Arguta Tree Daisy
Synonyms
- Aster argutus R.Br. ex Benth. [unknown]
- Olearia arguta arguta [unknown]
Description
Olearia arguta (also called Prickly Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Australia. It has small, toothed leaves and small white flowers that bloom in the summer. It grows in dry, open areas such as grasslands, deserts, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Olearia arguta is a shrub that is used in landscaping for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a windbreak and can help reduce soil erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Olearia arguta has small white flowers, with a single seed in each flower. The seeds are small and black, with a thick seed coat. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Olearia arguta is a perennial plant that is native to Australia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or fall and cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer. Division can be done in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Olearia arguta
Olearia arguta is native to New Zealand.
Olearia arguta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Olearia arguta?
Olearia arguta
What is the common name of Olearia arguta?
Sharp-leaved Daisy-bush
What is the habitat of Olearia arguta?
It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
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,