Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
traillii
ID:
33960

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kirk

Source:
gcc

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. New Zealand Inst. xvi. (1884) 372.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000033289



Common Names

  • Traillii Olearia
  • Traillii Daisy
  • Traillii Fleabane


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Synonyms

  • Aster traillii Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Olearia traillii (also called Traill's Daisy-bush, among many other common names) is a shrub with oval leaves and white flowers. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands, grasslands and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Olearia traillii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Olearia traillii has small white flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black with a white tuft of hairs. The seedlings are small with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Olearia traillii is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated through division, cuttings, or seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 9-11.

Where to Find Olearia traillii

Olearia traillii is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria.

Olearia traillii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Olearia traillii?

Olearia traillii

What is the common name of Olearia traillii?

Traill's Daisy-bush

What type of plant is Olearia traillii?

Evergreen shrub

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-132185: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Kirk (1828-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kirk' in the authors string.