Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
axillaris
ID:
17171

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Benth.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Flora Australiensis 3 1867

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000016500



Common Names

  • Olearia axillaris
  • Axillaris Olearia
  • Axillaris's Olearia


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Synonyms

  • Eurybia brachyglossa DC. [unknown]
  • Eurybia linearifolia DC. [unknown]
  • Conyza dampieri A.Cunn. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Shawia brachyglossa Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Eurybia axillaris DC. [unknown]
  • Shawia capitellata Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Eurybia capitellata DC. [unknown]
  • Eurybia dampieri DC. [unknown]
  • Shawia dampieri Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Shawia axillaris Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Shawia oligantha Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Eurybia candidissima Steetz [unknown]
  • Eurybia oligantha DC. [unknown]
  • Shawia linearifolia Sch.Bip. [unknown]

Description

Olearia axillaris (also called Axillary Daisy-bush, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Australia. It has white flowers with a single ray floret and a single disc floret. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woods.

Uses & Benefits

Olearia axillaris is used as an ornamental plant and is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Olearia axillaris has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Olearia axillaris is a low-maintenance plant that prefers to be grown in a slightly acidic soil with a pH of 5.5-6.5. It should be kept moist but not waterlogged. Propagation is by division of the rootstock.

Where to Find Olearia axillaris

Olearia axillaris is native to Australia and can be found in the dry eucalyptus forests of New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland.

Olearia axillaris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Olearia axillaris?

Olearia axillaris

What are the common names of Olearia axillaris?

Axillary daisy-bush and axillary olearia

What is the natural habitat of Olearia axillaris?

It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed sites

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-115969: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.