Status:
valid
Authors:
Heenan
Source:
gcc
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
New Zealand J. Bot. 43(3): 757 (753-766; figs. 4- (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000088496
Common Names
- Five-veined Daisybush
- Five-veined Olearia
- Five-veined Daisy Tree
Description
Olearia quinquevulnera (also called Five-veined Daisy-bush, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It has white flowers with five petals and grows in dry sclerophyll forests, woodlands and heathlands.
Uses & Benefits
Olearia quinquevulnera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a natural dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Olearia quinquevulnera is a white color and is about 2 cm in diameter. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and white.
Cultivation and Propagation
Olearia quinquevulnera is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows up to 2m tall and wide. It has small, grey-green leaves and white daisy-like flowers from late spring to early summer. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and is drought tolerant once established. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Olearia quinquevulnera
Olearia quinquevulnera is found in Australia, primarily in moist, open areas such as meadows, fields, and roadsides.
Olearia quinquevulnera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Olearia quinquevulnera?
Olearia quinquevulnera
What type of plant is Olearia quinquevulnera?
Olearia quinquevulnera is a shrub
Where is Olearia quinquevulnera found?
Olearia quinquevulnera is found in Mexico
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,