Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lacunosa
ID:
3692

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Handb. N. Zeal. Fl. : 732 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000003021



Common Names

  • Lacunose Daisy Bush
  • Olearia Lacunosa
  • Lacunose Olearia


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Description

Olearia lacunosa (also called 'Mountain Daisy-bush', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia. It has small, white daisy-like flowers and grey-green foliage. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands, and is tolerant of drought and frost.

Uses & Benefits

Olearia lacunosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Olearia lacunosa has white flowers with yellow centres, small black seeds and seedlings with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Olearia lacunosa is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows in a variety of soils and climates. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done from cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be about 10 cm long. Place the cuttings in a pot filled with a well-draining potting mix and keep them moist until they have rooted. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Olearia lacunosa

Olearia lacunosa is native to Australia and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.

Olearia lacunosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Olearia lacunosa?

Olearia lacunosa

What is the common name of Olearia lacunosa?

Pitted Daisy-bush

What is the natural habitat of Olearia lacunosa?

It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and heathlands in Australia.

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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