Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lyallii
ID:
82589

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Fl. Nov.-Zel. 1: 116 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000081918



Common Names

  • Mountain Daisy
  • Mountain Daisy Bush
  • Mountain Daisy Tree


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Synonyms

  • Aster lyallii Kuntze [unknown]
  • Eurybia lyallii Hook.f. [unknown]

Description

Olearia lyallii (also called Mountain Daisy, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub. It has white flowers and grows up to 2 m in height. It is native to New Zealand and is commonly found in alpine and subalpine regions, and in open forests.

Uses & Benefits

Olearia lyallii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a food source for wildlife, and as a medicinal plant for treating skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Olearia lyallii is yellow, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Olearia lyallii can be propagated by division of the clumps or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Olearia lyallii

Olearia lyallii is native to New Zealand and can be found in dry grasslands and rocky hillsides.

Olearia lyallii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Olearia lyallii?

Olearia lyallii

What type of plant is Olearia lyallii?

A shrub

What is the natural habitat of Olearia lyallii?

Grasslands

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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