Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
covenyi
ID:
131568

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lander

Source:
gcc

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Telopea 4(2) 1991 [1 Mar 1991]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000130897



Common Names

  • Olearia covenyi
  • Covenyi Daisy-bush
  • Covenyi Olearia


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Description

Olearia covenyi (also called 'Coveny's daisy bush', among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It has white daisy-like flowers and grows to a height of up to 4 meters. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands, often in rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Olearia covenyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Olearia covenyi is yellow and daisy-like, with a central disc of yellow disc florets surrounded by yellow ray florets. The seed is a small, dark brown achene, and the seedling is a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Olearia covenyi is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or from cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be pruned to shape and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Olearia covenyi

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

Olearia covenyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Olearia covenyi?

Olearia covenyi

What is the common name of Olearia covenyi?

Coveny's Daisy-bush

Where is Olearia covenyi native to?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-91782: Based on the initial data import
Nicholas Lander (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lander' in the authors string.