Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Cunn. ex DC.) Anderb.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 104: 89 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000118739
Common Names
- Ozothamnus argophyllus
- Silver Everlasting
- Silver-leaved Everlasting
Synonyms
- Helichrysum argophyllum (A.Cunn. ex DC.) N.A.Wakef. [unknown]
- Cassinia argophylla DC. [unknown]
Description
Ozothamnus argophyllus (also called Silver Everlasting, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Australia. It has narrow, linear leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands, coastal areas and disturbed sites.
Uses & Benefits
Ozothamnus argophyllus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat respiratory ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ozothamnus argophyllus has small white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ozothamnus argophyllus is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate from seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in early spring. Keep the soil moist but not wet and the seeds should germinate in 2-3 weeks. Once established, Ozothamnus argophyllus can be propagated by division in early spring.
Where to Find Ozothamnus argophyllus
Ozothamnus argophyllus can be found in Australia and New Zealand.
Ozothamnus argophyllus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ozothamnus argophyllus?
Ozothamnus argophyllus
What are the common names of Ozothamnus argophyllus?
Common names for Ozothamnus argophyllus include Silver Daisy and Silver Everlasting
Where is Ozothamnus argophyllus found?
Ozothamnus argophyllus is found in Australia
Species in the Ozothamnus genus
Ozothamnus scaber,
Ozothamnus obcordatus,
Ozothamnus cinerea,
Ozothamnus plumeus,
Ozothamnus cassiope,
Ozothamnus tuckeri,
Ozothamnus cassinioides,
Ozothamnus reticulatus,
Ozothamnus rufescens,
Ozothamnus thyrsoideus,
Ozothamnus ferrugineus,
Ozothamnus selago,
Ozothamnus blackallii,
Ozothamnus diotophyllus,
Ozothamnus rosmarinifolius,
Ozothamnus whitei,
Ozothamnus catadromus,
Ozothamnus cuneifolius,
Ozothamnus lepidophyllus,
Ozothamnus leptophyllus,
Ozothamnus aggregatus,
Ozothamnus glomeratus,
Ozothamnus rosmarinifolius,
Ozothamnus antennaria,
Ozothamnus rogersianus,
Ozothamnus coralloides,
Ozothamnus kempei,
Ozothamnus bilobus,
Ozothamnus ledifolius,
Ozothamnus reflexifolius,
Ozothamnus occidentalis,
Ozothamnus diosmifolius,
Ozothamnus purpurascens,
Ozothamnus ericifolius,
Ozothamnus hookeri,
Ozothamnus secundiflorus,
Ozothamnus dimorphus,
Ozothamnus selaginoides,
Ozothamnus stirlingii,
Ozothamnus depressus,
Ozothamnus obovatus,
Ozothamnus costatifructus,
Ozothamnus vagans,
Ozothamnus scutellifolius,
Ozothamnus argophyllus,
Ozothamnus rodwayi,
Ozothamnus adnatus,
Ozothamnus microphyllus,
Ozothamnus eriocephalus,
Ozothamnus argyrophyllus,
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,