Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lirata
ID:
79451

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sims) Hutch.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
61 1917

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000078780



Common Names

  • Lirate Olearia
  • Lirate Daisy-bush
  • Lirate Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Eurybia lirata DC. [unknown]
  • Diplostephium lyratum Nees [unknown]
  • Shawia lyrata Sch.Bip. [unknown]

Description

Olearia lirata (also called Lira-leaved tree daisy, among many other common names) is a shrub in the daisy family. It has long, narrow leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Australia, and is found in woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Olearia lirata is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Olearia lirata has white flowers with yellow centres and small, black seeds. The seedlings have long, thin leaves with a greyish-green colour.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Olearia lirata is a perennial shrub that is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by cuttings in spring or by seed in late summer. The seed should be sown in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted in spring. Cuttings can be taken in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Olearia lirata

Olearia lirata is native to Australia. It can be found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, woodlands, and heaths.

Olearia lirata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Olearia lirata?

Olearia lirata

What are the common names of Olearia lirata?

Lirate Daisy-bush

What is the natural habitat of Olearia lirata?

Olearia lirata is native to Australia and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.

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-35372: Based on the initial data import
John Hutchinson (1884-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutch.' in the authors string.
John Sims (1749-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sims' in the authors string.