Status:
valid
Authors:
Pritz.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1918
Citation Micro:
Repertorium Specierum Novarum Regni Vegetabilis 15 1918
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023907
Common Names
- Olearia Arida
- Tall Daisy Bush
- Coastal Daisy Bush
Description
Olearia arida (also called Arid Daisy-bush, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Australia. It has small, narrow leaves and produces small, white flowers. It is found in dry, open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Olearia arida is an evergreen shrub that is often used as a hedge or windbreak. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has fragrant white flowers and can be used to attract bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Olearia arida is white with yellow centers. The seed is small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Olearia arida is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division, cuttings, or seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer.
Where to Find Olearia arida
Olearia arida is native to Australia and can be found in dry, open woodlands and grasslands.
Olearia arida FAQ
What are the common names for Olearia arida?
The common names for Olearia arida are Arid Daisy-Bush and Arid Daisy.
What is the optimal temperature range for Olearia arida?
The optimal temperature range for Olearia arida is between 65-85°F.
What type of soil should be used for Olearia arida?
Olearia arida should be planted in well-draining soil that is slightly acidic.
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,