Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
boorabbinensis
ID:
6023

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hochr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Candollea v. 305 (1934).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000005352



Common Names

  • Boorabbin Daisy
  • Olearia Boorabbinensis
  • Silver Daisy Bush


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Description

Olearia boorabbinensis (also called 'Boorabbin Daisy-bush', among many other common names) is a shrub with white flowers and a single, hairy stem. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Olearia boorabbinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for bees and other pollinators. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Olearia boorabbinensis is yellow and has a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of spoon-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Olearia boorabbinensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in spring or autumn and rooted in a moist soil mix.

Where to Find Olearia boorabbinensis

Olearia boorabbinensis is native to Australia and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Olearia boorabbinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Olearia boorabbinensis?

Olearia boorabbinensis

What is the common name of Olearia boorabbinensis?

Boorabbin Daisy-bush

Where is Olearia boorabbinensis found?

Olearia boorabbinensis is found in Australia.

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,