Olearia polita - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polita
ID:
18623
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.D.Wilson & Garn.-Jones
Source:
gcc
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
New Zealand J. Bot. 30(3): 366 (1992) (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017952
Common Names
- New Zealand Holly
- Olearia
- Daisy Bush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Olearia polita (also called Mountain Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia. It is characterized by its white or pink flowers, oval-shaped leaves, and hairy stems. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Olearia polita is a medicinal plant used to treat digestive issues, skin conditions, and respiratory ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Olearia polita is a white daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Olearia polita is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 metres in height. It is best grown in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Olearia polita
Olearia polita is native to New Zealand and can be found in the wild in the North Island.
Olearia polita FAQ
What type of soil does Olearia polita prefer?
Olearia polita prefers well-drained, sandy soils.
What type of climate does Olearia polita prefer?
Olearia polita prefers a cool, moist climate.
How often should Olearia polita be watered?
Olearia polita should be watered once a week, or when the soil is dry.
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-117369: Based on the initial data import
Hugh Wilson (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.D.Wilson' in the authors string.
Philip John Garnock-Jones (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garn.-Jones' in the authors string.