Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lanata
ID:
39860

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Kost.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Nova Guinea, Bot. 24: 536 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000039189

Common Names

  • Olearia lanata
  • Woolly Daisy-bush
  • Woolly Olearia

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Description

Olearia lanata (also called Woolly Daisy-bush, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It typically grows in open woodlands, heathlands, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Olearia lanata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Olearia lanata has white flowers with 5-7 petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Olearia lanata is a perennial shrub that grows up to 2 m in height. It is propagated from cuttings or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and salt spray.

Where to Find Olearia lanata

Olearia lanata is native to Australia.

Olearia lanata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Olearia lanata?

Olearia lanata

What is the growth habit of Olearia lanata?

Olearia lanata is a shrub with a woody stem.

What is the native range of Olearia lanata?

Olearia lanata is native to 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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