Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rufa
ID:
129919

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Kost.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Nova Guinea, Bot. 24: 543 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000129248



Common Names

  • Olearia rufa
  • Red Daisy Bush
  • Red Olearia


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Description

Olearia rufa (also called Red Daisy Bush, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It has small white flowers and grows in open, dry areas such as rocky slopes and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Olearia rufa can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a ground cover. It can also be used to attract pollinators to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Olearia rufa is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Olearia rufa is a perennial that grows best in full sun and in well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a warm, sunny location. Division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Olearia rufa

Olearia rufa is native to Australia, where it can be found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.

Olearia rufa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Olearia rufa?

Olearia rufa

What is the common name of Olearia rufa?

Red-leafed Daisy-bush

What is the natural habitat of Olearia rufa?

The natural habitat of Olearia rufa is dry, open woodlands in Australia

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,

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