Status:
valid
Authors:
(F.Muell.) Lander
Source:
gcc
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Telopea 4(2) 1991 [1 Mar 1991]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000014792
Common Names
- Olearia oppositifolia
- Oppositeleaf Daisybush
- Oppositeleaf Olearia
Synonyms
- Aster oppositifolius (F.Muell.) F.Muell. [unknown]
- Eurybia oppositifolia F.Muell. [unknown]
Description
Olearia oppositifolia (also called Opposite-leaved Olearia, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It is native to the Andes of Peru and Bolivia, and is found in high-altitude grasslands and rocky slopes. It has large, opposite leaves and its stems are covered with hairs.
Uses & Benefits
Olearia oppositifolia is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and white flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomach ache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Olearia oppositifolia is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have long, thin, serrated leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Olearia oppositifolia is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Olearia oppositifolia
Olearia oppositifolia is native to the high Andes of Peru and Bolivia. It can be found in rocky areas and grasslands at elevations of 3,000-4,000 meters.
Olearia oppositifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Olearia oppositifolia?
Olearia oppositifolia
What is the family of Olearia oppositifolia?
Asteraceae
Where is Olearia oppositifolia native to?
New Zealand
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,