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
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.
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,