Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
propinqua
ID:
67187

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Moore

Source:
gcc

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. xlv. 179 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000066516

Common Names

  • Olearia
  • New Zealand Daisy Bush
  • Coastal Daisy Bush

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Description

Olearia propinqua (also called 'Common Daisy-bush', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Australia. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and produces white flowers. It is commonly found in open woodlands, coastal areas, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Olearia propinqua is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant to provide a natural boundary to gardens. The plant has medicinal properties and is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Olearia propinqua is a white, star-shaped floret, with a yellow centre. The seed is a small, black achene. The seedlings are small, and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Olearia propinqua is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a sandy soil.

Where to Find Olearia propinqua

Olearia propinqua is native to Australia and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands. It is found in New South Wales, Victoria, and other Australian states.

Olearia propinqua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Olearia propinqua?

Olearia propinqua

What is the common name of Olearia propinqua?

Proximate Daisy-bush

What type of habitat does Olearia propinqua prefer?

Olearia propinqua prefers dry meadows, pastures, and open woods.

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,