Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calcarea
ID:
39507

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell. ex Benth.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 3: 481 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000038836



Common Names

  • Calcareous Olearia
  • Calcareous Daisy Bush
  • Calcareous Daisy


Searching for Olearia calcarea? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Olearia calcarea (also called 'Calcareous Daisy-bush', among many other common names) is a shrub that is native to Australia. It grows to a height of 1-3 m and has grey-green leaves with white flowers. It is found in dry sclerophyll forest and woodland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Olearia calcarea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make hedges and windbreaks. It has a pleasant aroma and is used for its essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Olearia calcarea has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

Searching for Olearia calcarea? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Olearia calcarea is a low-growing perennial that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in the spring and divisions should be taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Olearia calcarea

Olearia calcarea can be found in the alpine regions of New Zealand.

Olearia calcarea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Olearia calcarea?

Olearia calcarea

What type of plant is Olearia calcarea?

It is a shrub

What is the natural habitat of Olearia calcarea?

It is found in dry open places, such as grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes

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-137551: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.