Status:
valid
Authors:
(DC.) F.Müll. ex Benth.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1867
Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 3: 484 (1867)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000115840
Common Names
- Elaeophila Daisy-bush
- Elaeophila Olearia
- Elaeophila Tree Daisy
Synonyms
- Eurybia paniculata Steetz [unknown]
- Aster heleophilus F.Muell. [unknown]
- Aster preissii F.Muell. [unknown]
- Shawia elaeophila Sch.Bip. [unknown]
- Eurybia elaeophila DC. [unknown]
Description
Olearia elaeophila (also called Mountain Daisy-bush, among many other common names) is a shrub that is native to New Zealand. It has small, white daisy-like flowers, and grows in alpine and subalpine regions in the North and South Islands.
Uses & Benefits
Olearia elaeophila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Olearia elaeophila is yellow in color, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene, with a diameter of 1-2 mm. The seedlings are small, with a single, unbranched stem and a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Olearia elaeophila is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in autumn. It can also be propagated by cuttings in late summer.
Where to Find Olearia elaeophila
Olearia elaeophila can be found in New Zealand.
Olearia elaeophila FAQ
What are the growth requirements of Olearia elaeophila?
Olearia elaeophila prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, including sandy and clay soils.
What is the flowering period of Olearia elaeophila?
Olearia elaeophila typically flowers from late spring to early summer.
What is the best way to propagate Olearia elaeophila?
The best way to propagate Olearia elaeophila is by division in spring or autumn.
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,