Status:
valid
Authors:
Kirk
Source:
gcc
Year:
1879
Citation Micro:
Tranz. N. Z Inst. 11: 463. 1879
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000125819
Common Names
- Olearia
- Tree Daisy
- Oleifolia Daisy
Synonyms
- Olearia angustata J.B.Armstr. [unknown]
- Aster oleifolius (Kirk) Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Olearia oleifolia (also called Olive-leaved Daisy Bush, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Australia. It has large, leathery leaves and white flowers. It grows in alpine and subalpine meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Olearia oleifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a source of food for livestock, and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach aches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Olearia oleifolia has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oblong in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Olearia oleifolia is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia. It can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers a sunny location with well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. It can be pruned back in the spring to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Olearia oleifolia
Olearia oleifolia can be found in Australia, primarily in New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia.
Olearia oleifolia FAQ
What are the common names of Olearia oleifolia?
Olearia oleifolia is commonly known as Olive-leaved Daisy.
What are the characteristics of Olearia oleifolia?
Olearia oleifolia is a perennial herb with a rosette of alternate, toothed leaves. The flowers are white and the fruits are achenes with a white pappus.
What is the habitat of Olearia oleifolia?
Olearia oleifolia is found in grasslands, meadows, 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,