Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
heterotricha
ID:
90133

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mattf.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 68(2-3): 254 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000089462



Common Names

  • Olearia heterotricha
  • Mountain Daisybush
  • Mountain Daisy-bush


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Description

Olearia heterotricha (also called Heterotrich olearia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It has small, white flowers and is used as an ornamental plant. It is found in dry, rocky areas and is drought tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Olearia heterotricha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Olearia heterotricha is a white disc floret with a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Olearia heterotricha is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by taking cuttings from the tips of the stems in spring or early summer. The cuttings should be planted in a potting mix and kept moist until they have rooted. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist until they germinate.

Where to Find Olearia heterotricha

Olearia heterotricha is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland.

Olearia heterotricha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Olearia heterotricha?

Olearia heterotricha

Where does Olearia heterotricha grow?

Olearia heterotricha grows in dry grasslands and scrublands in Australia.

What is the flowering period of Olearia heterotricha?

Olearia heterotricha typically flowers from October to December.

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-45770: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Mattfeld (1895-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mattf.' in the authors string.