Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1867
Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 3: 477 (1867)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127441
Common Names
- Lepidophyllous Daisybush
- Lepidophyllous Olearia
- Woolly Daisybush
Synonyms
- Aster lepidophyllus Pers. [unknown]
- Aster microphyllus Labill. [unknown]
- Diplostephium lepidophyllum Nees [unknown]
- Eurybia lepidophylla DC. [unknown]
- Shawia lepidophylla Sch.Bip. [unknown]
Description
Olearia lepidophylla (also called Hairy Daisy-bush, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to western North America. It has a woody stem that grows up to 1 m tall and is topped with small white flowers. It is found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands, woodlands, and sagebrush flats.
Uses & Benefits
Olearia lepidophylla is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a source of essential oils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Olearia lepidophylla has white flowers with a yellow center and a bell-shaped calyx. Its seeds are small, dark brown and have a smooth surface. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Olearia lepidophylla is a perennial herb native to Australia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Olearia lepidophylla
Olearia lepidophylla can be found in the Australian states of New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria.
Olearia lepidophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Olearia lepidophylla?
Olearia lepidophylla
What is the common name of Olearia lepidophylla?
Woolly Daisy-bush
What is the habitat of Olearia lepidophylla?
It is found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands, scrublands, and woodlands 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,