Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ericoides
ID:
90313

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Steetz) N.A.Wakef.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Vict. Naturalist lxxiii. 97 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000089642



Common Names

  • Olearia Ericoides
  • Heath Daisy-bush
  • Heath Aster


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Description

Olearia ericoides (also called Heath Daisy-bush, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub of the Asteraceae family. It has an erect stem and grows up to 3 m in height. It is native to Australia and is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Olearia ericoides is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and landscapes for its attractive foliage and white daisy-like flowers. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Olearia ericoides has white flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Olearia ericoides is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Canary Islands. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Olearia ericoides

Olearia ericoides is native to Australia and can be found in dry, rocky grasslands and shrublands.

Olearia ericoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Olearia ericoides?

Olearia ericoides

What is the common name of Olearia ericoides?

Daisy bush

What is the habitat of Olearia ericoides?

It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands

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-4595: Based on the initial data import
Joachim Steetz (1804-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steetz' in the authors string.
Norman Arthur Wakefield (1918-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.A.Wakef.' in the authors string.