Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
incana
ID:
63063

Status:
valid

Authors:
(D.A.Cooke) Lander

Source:
gcc

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 18: 97 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000062392



Common Names

  • Grey Daisy-bush
  • Grey-Leaved Daisy-bush
  • Hoary Daisy-bush


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Synonyms

  • Olearia pimeleoides incana D.A.Cooke [unknown]

Description

Olearia incana (also called Grey Daisy-bush, Grey-leaved Daisy-bush, among many other common names) is a shrub that is native to Australia. It has grey-green leaves and white flowers. It grows in woodlands, grasslands, and heathlands.

Uses & Benefits

Olearia incana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is known for its ability to attract beneficial insects and birds to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Olearia incana are small and white, with a yellow center and white petals. The seed is a small, black, flattened disc. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Olearia incana is a shrub that is native to Australia. It can be propagated from stem cuttings, which should be taken from the tips of the stems. The cuttings should be placed in moist soil and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment. Once the seedlings have emerged, they can be transplanted into individual pots or into the garden. Olearia incana prefers a warm, sunny environment and should be grown in full sun. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Olearia incana

Olearia incana is native to Australia. It can be found growing in dry, sandy soils, often in coastal regions.

Olearia incana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Olearia incana?

Olearia incana

What is the common name of Olearia incana?

Daisy Bush

What type of plant is Olearia incana?

Shrub

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-19397: Based on the initial data import
Nicholas Lander (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lander' in the authors string.
David Alan Cooke (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.A.Cooke' in the authors string.