Status:
valid
Authors:
Mattf.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 69(2): 284 (1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002601
Common Names
- Olearia sarawaketensis
- Sarawak Olearia
- Olearia
Description
Olearia sarawaketensis (also called Sarawak olearia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has a woody stem and grows up to 3 meters in height. It is found in moist, shady forests in Southeast Asia, and in the Malaysian states of Sarawak and Sabah.
Uses & Benefits
Olearia sarawaketensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as a food source, as its leaves are edible.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Olearia sarawaketensis are small, yellow-white in color, and grow in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a round shape. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Olearia sarawaketensis is a shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings or by division. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a sandy soil mix. Division should be done in early spring or late fall. The plant should be divided into several sections and each section should be planted in a separate pot.
Where to Find Olearia sarawaketensis
Olearia sarawaketensis is native to the island of Borneo and can be found in the wild in Sarawak, Malaysia.
Olearia sarawaketensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Olearia sarawaketensis?
Olearia sarawaketensis
What is the common name of Olearia sarawaketensis?
Sarawak Olearia
Where is Olearia sarawaketensis found?
Olearia sarawaketensis is found in the mountains of Sarawak, Malaysia.
What type of plant is Olearia sarawaketensis?
Olearia sarawaketensis is a shrub.
What is the growth habit of Olearia sarawaketensis?
Olearia sarawaketensis is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 meters in height.
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,