Olearia pachycephala - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pachycephala
ID:
71585
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Kost.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Nova Guinea, Bot. 24: 532 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000070914
Common Names
- Olearia
- Karo
- Tauhinu
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Olearia pachycephala (also called Thick-headed Daisy-bush, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It has lanceolate leaves and small, white flowers. It typically grows in sunny, dry habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Olearia pachycephala is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family, Asteraceae. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, and cough.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Olearia pachycephala is a small, white, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Olearia pachycephala is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It can be grown in containers or in the garden and requires regular watering and fertilization.
Where to Find Olearia pachycephala
Olearia pachycephala can be found in New Zealand, Australia, and Tasmania.
Olearia pachycephala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Olearia pachycephala?
Olearia pachycephala
What type of plant is Olearia pachycephala?
Olearia pachycephala is a shrub.
Where is Olearia pachycephala found?
Olearia pachycephala is found in 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-27704: Based on the initial data import
Joséphine Thérèse Koster (1902-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Kost.' in the authors string.