Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tasmanica
ID:
69847

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.M.Curtis

Source:
gcc

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Vict. Naturalist 87(9) 1970

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069176



Common Names

  • Olearia tasmanica
  • Tasmanica Olearia
  • Tasmanian Daisy-bush


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Synonyms

  • Olearia alpina (Hook.f.) W.M.Curtis [unknown]

Description

Olearia tasmanica (also called 'Tasmanian Daisy-bush', among many other common names) is a shrub native to Tasmania and New Zealand. It has white daisy-like flowers and grows in open woodlands, grasslands and alpine regions.

Uses & Benefits

Olearia tasmanica is an ornamental plant commonly used in gardens and landscapes. It has bright white flowers that bloom in the summer and attract pollinators. The plant is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil conditions. It is also deer resistant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Olearia tasmanica is a white, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with narrow, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Olearia tasmanica is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings can be taken from mature plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Olearia tasmanica

Olearia tasmanica is native to Tasmania and can be found in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Olearia tasmanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Olearia tasmanica?

Olearia tasmanica

What is the common name of Olearia tasmanica?

Tasman Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Olearia tasmanica?

Grassy hillsides and rocky outcrops

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-26010: Based on the initial data import
Winifred Mary Curtis (1905-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.M.Curtis' in the authors string.