Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hectori
ID:
24839

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Handb. N. Zeal. Fl. : 128 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000024168



Common Names

  • Olearia hectori
  • Hector's Daisy-bush
  • Hector's Olearia


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Synonyms

  • Aster hectori (Hook.f.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Olearia hectori (also called Hector's Daisy-bush, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to New Zealand. It has leathery leaves and white flower heads. It grows in sunny, dry areas such as grasslands, scrublands, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Olearia hectori is a popular ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used for its medicinal properties, including as an antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and to treat skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Olearia hectori has white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Olearia hectori is a perennial herbaceous plant native to New Zealand. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is best grown from seed sown in spring or autumn, or by dividing established plants in spring.

Where to Find Olearia hectori

Olearia hectori is native to New Zealand and can be found in open grasslands, scrublands, and coastal areas.

Olearia hectori FAQ

What is the scientific name of Olearia hectori?

Olearia hectori

What is the common name of Olearia hectori?

Hector's Daisy-bush

What is the natural habitat of Olearia hectori?

Open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas

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,

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