Status:
valid
Authors:
(Vent.) Maiden & Betche
Source:
gcc
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Census N.S.W. Pl. (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000129063
Common Names
- Olearia microphylla
- Small-leaved Daisy-bush
- Small-leaved Tree Daisy
Description
Olearia microphylla (also called small-leaved daisy bush, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub of the Asteraceae family. It has small, leathery, dark green leaves and white daisy-like flowers. It is native to Australia and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Olearia microphylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Olearia microphylla is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark-brown nutlet. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves and a slender stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Olearia microphylla is a shrub that can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in a slightly acidic soil.
Where to Find Olearia microphylla
Olearia microphylla is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes. It can be found in France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Greece.
Olearia microphylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Olearia microphylla?
Olearia microphylla
What type of plant is Olearia microphylla?
A shrub
Where is Olearia microphylla 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,