Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
colensoi
ID:
91038

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Fl. Nov.-Zel. 1: 115 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000090367



Common Names

  • Colenso's Daisy
  • Colenso's Daisy Bush
  • Olearia Colensoi


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Synonyms

  • Aster colensoi (Hook.f.) F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Eurybia colensoi F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Olearia colensoi colensoi [unknown]
  • Aster colensoi Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Olearia colensoi (also called Mountain Daisy Bush, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It has small, white daisy-like flowers and grey-green foliage. It is native to New Zealand and grows in rocky areas and scrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Olearia colensoi is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a natural dye.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Olearia colensoi var. argentea Allan

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Olearia colensoi has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Olearia colensoi is a shrub that is native to New Zealand. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take semi-ripe cuttings in late summer and place them in a potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Olearia colensoi

Olearia colensoi can be found in New Zealand, particularly in the North Island.

Olearia colensoi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Olearia colensoi?

Olearia colensoi

What is the habitat of Olearia colensoi?

It is found in dry, rocky areas of New Zealand

What is the flower color of Olearia colensoi?

The flowers are white in color

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