Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fragrantissima
ID:
41303

Status:
valid

Authors:
Petrie

Source:
gcc

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. New Zealand Inst. xxiii. 1890 (1891) 398.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000040632



Common Names

  • Fragrantissima Olearia
  • Olearia
  • Daisy Bush


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Description

Olearia fragrantissima (also called Fragrant Daisy-bush, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It has an upright habit and produces small white flowers. It is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Olearia fragrantissima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Olearia fragrantissima is a white to pale pink daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped achene. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a single, deeply lobed, grey-green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Olearia fragrantissima 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 be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9.

Where to Find Olearia fragrantissima

Olearia fragrantissima is native to New Zealand and can be found in lowland and montane forests, scrubland, and tussock grasslands.

Olearia fragrantissima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Olearia fragrantissima?

Olearia fragrantissima

What is the natural habitat of Olearia fragrantissima?

It is native to Australia.

What are the characteristics of Olearia fragrantissima?

It is an evergreen shrub with white flowers and narrow, pointed leaves.

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-139292: Based on the initial data import
Donald Petrie (1846-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Petrie' in the authors string.