Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fimbriata
ID:
123439

Status:
valid

Authors:
Heads

Source:
gcc

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 127(3): 271 (1998) (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000122768

Common Names

  • Olearia fimbriata
  • Fringed Daisy-bush
  • Fringed Olearia

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Description

Olearia fimbriata (also called Fringed Daisy Bush, among many other common names) is a small shrub with white daisy-like flowers and grey-green foliage. It is native to Australia and New Zealand and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Olearia fimbriata is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Olearia fimbriata has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round, and black. Seedlings are small and have a single stem with two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Olearia fimbriata is a fast-growing shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done from cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and placed in a well-drained medium such as sand or perlite. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, sheltered spot until they have rooted.

Where to Find Olearia fimbriata

Olearia fimbriata is native to Australia and can be found in dry, sandy soils.

Olearia fimbriata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Olearia fimbriata?

Olearia fimbriata

What is the common name of Olearia fimbriata?

Fringed daisy-bush

What is the habitat of Olearia fimbriata?

It is found in open woodlands, heathlands, and shrublands

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-83924: Based on the initial data import
Michael J. Heads (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heads' in the authors string.