Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lepidota
ID:
119945

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mattf.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Nova Guinea 14: 520 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000119274



Common Names

  • Olearia lepidota
  • Daisy Bush
  • Mountain Daisy Bush


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Description

Olearia lepidota (also called mountain daisy, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia and New Zealand. It grows in dry, open areas, often on rocky slopes and in alpine meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Olearia lepidota is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Olearia lepidota var. sarawaketensis (Mattf.) J.Kost.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Olearia lepidota is a small, white, daisy-like bloom with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, oval seed. The seedlings are thin and spindly with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Olearia lepidota can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame, and the seedlings can be planted out in the summer. Division can be done in the spring or autumn, and the divisions should be planted out immediately.

Where to Find Olearia lepidota

Olearia lepidota is native to Australia and can be found in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes.

Olearia lepidota FAQ

What is the scientific name of Olearia lepidota?

Olearia lepidota

What is the common name of Olearia lepidota?

Lepidote Daisy-bush

What is the natural habitat of Olearia lepidota?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-80571: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Mattfeld (1895-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mattf.' in the authors string.