Olearia tomentosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tomentosa
ID:
61887
Status:
valid
Authors:
(J.C.Wendl.) Benth.
Source:
gcc
Year:
Citation Micro:
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000061216
Common Names
- Woolly Daisy-bush
- Tomentose Daisy-bush
- Olearia tomentosa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Olearia tomentosa (also called woolly daisybush, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Cape Provinces of South Africa. It grows up to 1 m tall and has white flowers. It grows in sandy soils in grassland and scrubland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Olearia tomentosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Olearia tomentosa has white flowers with a diameter of 2 cm and a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Olearia tomentosa is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 2m. It is native to Australia and is hardy in USDA zones 9-11. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, cuttings, or division.
Where to Find Olearia tomentosa
Olearia tomentosa is native to New Zealand.
Olearia tomentosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Olearia tomentosa?
Olearia tomentosa
What is the natural habitat of Olearia tomentosa?
Rocky slopes and grasslands
What is the flowering period of Olearia tomentosa?
June to September
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
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Johann Christoph Wendland (1755-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.C.Wendl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:234943-1: Based on the initial data import