Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crebra
ID:
118402

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.K.Cameron & Heenan

Source:
gcc

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
New Zealand J. Bot. 40(4): 535 (2002) (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000117731



Common Names

  • Olearia crebra
  • Crebra Olearia
  • Crebra Olearia L.


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Description

Olearia crebra (also called 'Creeping Daisybush', among many other common names) is a small shrub with white flowers and leathery leaves. It is native to Australia and grows in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Olearia crebra is used as an ornamental plant and is also used to make herbal teas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Olearia crebra is a white daisy-like flower head. The seeds are small, black, and have a white pappus. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with toothed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Olearia crebra is a perennial shrub native to Australia. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Olearia crebra

Olearia crebra can be found in Australia.

Olearia crebra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Olearia crebra?

Olearia crebra

What are the common names of Olearia crebra?

Dense daisy-bush, Dense daisy-bush

What is the natural habitat of Olearia crebra?

Dry grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas

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-79087: Based on the initial data import
Peter Brian Heenan (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heenan' in the authors string.
Ewen Kenneth Cameron (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.K.Cameron' in the authors string.