Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hookeri
ID:
32200

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 3: 483 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000031529



Common Names

  • Hooker's Olearia
  • Hookeri Olearia
  • Olearia hookeri


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Synonyms

  • Eurybia ericoides Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Eurybia hookeri F.Muell. ex Sond. [unknown]

Description

Olearia hookeri (also called Hooker's fleabane, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and the southwestern United States. It grows in dry, rocky soils, often in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Olearia hookeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is drought-tolerant and can be used to create a low-maintenance landscape.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Olearia hookeri has yellow flowers with a tubular shape and a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Olearia hookeri can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soils.

Where to Find Olearia hookeri

Olearia hookeri is native to New Zealand and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Olearia hookeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Olearia hookeri?

Olearia hookeri

What are the common names of Olearia hookeri?

Common names of Olearia hookeri include Hooker's daisy and Hooker's fleabane.

What is the native range of Olearia hookeri?

Olearia hookeri is native to the United States and Mexico.

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-130486: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.