Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
excorticata
ID:
138320

Status:
valid

Authors:
Buchanan

Source:
gcc

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. New Zealand Inst. vi. (1874) 241.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000137649



Common Names

  • Ex-barked daisy-bush
  • Ex-barked olearia
  • Olearia excorticata


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Description

Olearia excorticata (also called Exfoliating Daisy-bush, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to Australia. It is found in dry, rocky slopes, grasslands, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Olearia excorticata has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a source of timber for furniture and construction, and as a medicinal herb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Olearia excorticata has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Seed: The seed is small, dark brown and has a hard outer shell. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have thin, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Olearia excorticata is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Olearia excorticata

Olearia excorticata is native to New Zealand and can be found in areas with well-drained soils.

Olearia excorticata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Olearia excorticata?

Olearia excorticata

What is the common name of Olearia excorticata?

Exfoliating olearia

What is the natural habitat of Olearia excorticata?

It is found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands, shrublands, 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-98323: Based on the initial data import
John Buchanan (1819-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buchanan' in the authors string.