Olearia erubescens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
erubescens
ID:
65589
Status:
valid
Authors:
Dippel
Source:
gcc
Year:
1889
Citation Micro:
Handb. Laubholzk. i. 290 (1889)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000064918
Common Names
- Olearia
- Daisy Bush
- Erubescent Daisy Bush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Olearia erubescens (also called pink daisy-bush, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It has small pink flower heads and lance-shaped leaves. It grows in dry grasslands and scrub, and prefers sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Olearia erubescens is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a hedge plant, and its foliage is often used in flower arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Olearia erubescens is white and star-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Olearia erubescens is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division in spring or fall. The plant is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.
Where to Find Olearia erubescens
Olearia erubescens is native to Australia and can be found in the wild in this region.
Olearia erubescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Olearia erubescens?
Olearia erubescens
What is the common name of Olearia erubescens?
Blushing Olearia
What is the natural habitat of Olearia erubescens?
Olearia erubescens is found in dry, rocky soils in the Mediterranean region
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-21856: Based on the initial data import
Leopold Dippel (1827-1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dippel' in the authors string.