Status:
valid
Authors:
Cheeseman
Source:
gcc
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Trans. New Zealand Inst. 42: 216. 1910
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000125724
Common Names
- Daisy Bush
- Kangaroo Daisy
- Olearia Pachyphylla
Description
Olearia pachyphylla (also called Thick-leaved Daisy Bush, among many other common names) is a shrub with a woody base. It is native to Australia and grows in open woodlands and disturbed sites.
Uses & Benefits
Olearia pachyphylla is a species of daisy found in Australia. It has been used as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Olearia pachyphylla is a white, star-shaped flower with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a white center. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped with a white center.
Cultivation and Propagation
Olearia pachyphylla is a slow-growing, low-maintenance perennial that is easy to propagate. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. To propagate from cuttings, take 4-6 inch cuttings from the tips of the stems and remove the lower leaves. Dip the cuttings in rooting hormone and place in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root in 6-8 weeks.
Where to Find Olearia pachyphylla
Olearia pachyphylla is native to Australia and can be found in dry, rocky areas. It is also found in New South Wales and Queensland.
Olearia pachyphylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Olearia pachyphylla?
Olearia pachyphylla
What is the common name of Olearia pachyphylla?
Thick-leaved Daisy-bush
What is the natural habitat of Olearia pachyphylla?
Grassy slopes and open woodlands
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,