Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stuartii
ID:
32253

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) Benth.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Flora Australiensis 3 1867

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000031582

Common Names

  • Stuart's Daisy Bush
  • Olearia
  • Daisy Bush

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Synonyms

  • Eurybia stuartii F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Aster stuartii F.Muell. [unknown]

Description

Olearia stuartii (also called Stuart's Daisy-bush, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It has white flowers and grows in dry sclerophyll forests, woodlands, and disturbed soils.

Uses & Benefits

Olearia stuartii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in dry areas. It is also used to prevent soil erosion and to provide habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Olearia stuartii has white flowers with a diameter of 2 cm. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Olearia stuartii is a small shrub native to Australia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed sown in spring or autumn. It is also possible to propagate from cuttings taken in summer.

Where to Find Olearia stuartii

Olearia stuartii can be found in the alpine regions of New Zealand.

Olearia stuartii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Olearia stuartii?

Olearia stuartii

What is the common name of Olearia stuartii?

Stuart's Daisybush

What is the natural habitat of Olearia stuartii?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-130535: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.