Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stellulata
ID:
26942

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 272 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026271



Common Names

  • Olearia stellulata
  • Star-leaf Daisy-bush
  • Star-leaf Olearia


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Synonyms

  • Haxtonia stellulata D.Don [unknown]
  • Olearia affinis Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Aster lyratus Nees [unknown]
  • Aster stellulatus Labill. [unknown]
  • Aster liratus Sims [unknown]
  • Aster pulverulelntus Hoffmanns. [unknown]
  • Shawia salicinia Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Aster cuneatus A.Cunn. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Aster phlogotrichus Spreng. [unknown]
  • Aster fulvidus Kuntze [unknown]
  • Olearia stellulata stellulata [unknown]
  • Eurybia fulvida Cass. [unknown]
  • Aster phlogopappus Labill. [unknown]
  • Diplostephium stellulatum Nees [unknown]

Description

Olearia stellulata (also called Star Daisy, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2m tall. It is native to Australia and is found in heathlands, woodlands, and grasslands. It has grey-green leaves and white flowers with yellow centres.

Uses & Benefits

Olearia stellulata, commonly known as star daisy, is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and headache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Olearia stellulata has small, white flowers with a single row of ray florets. Its seeds are small, dark brown and slightly curved. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Olearia stellulata is a small, evergreen shrub native to New Zealand. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and can tolerate some drought. Pruning is recommended to keep the plant compact and to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Olearia stellulata

Olearia stellulata is found in the western Himalayas, from Kashmir to Nepal at elevations of 3,000-4,000 m.

Olearia stellulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Olearia stellulata?

Olearia stellulata

What is the common name of Olearia stellulata?

Star daisy-bush

Where is Olearia stellulata native to?

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,