Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
muelleri
ID:
30079

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 3: 481 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000029408



Common Names

  • Olearia Muelleri
  • Muelleri Daisy Bush
  • Muelleri Tree Daisy


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Description

Olearia muelleri (also called woolly-leaved daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with woolly, white-hairy leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Australia and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Olearia muelleri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak. The leaves can be used as a tea substitute and the plant is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Olearia muelleri is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Olearia muelleri is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist soil. Cultivation is best done in well-drained soil in a sunny location.

Where to Find Olearia muelleri

Olearia muelleri can be found in the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida.

Olearia muelleri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Olearia muelleri?

Olearia muelleri

What is the common name of Olearia muelleri?

Mueller's Daisy-bush

What is the natural habitat of Olearia muelleri?

Olearia muelleri is found in dry, open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

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-128420: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.