Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
cupressoides
ID:
1319254

Status:
valid

Authors:
Puttock & D.J.Ohlsen

Source:
ipni

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Muelleria 28(2): 116 (-118; fig. 6) (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331708



Common Names

  • Ozothamnus cupressoides
  • Cupressoides Ozothamnus
  • Ozothamnus cupressoid


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Description

Ozothamnus cupressoides (also called Mountain Rice Flower, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, rocky areas, such as hillsides and mountainsides.

Uses & Benefits

Ozothamnus cupressoides is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ozothamnus cupressoides has small yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ozothamnus cupressoides is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is done by cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Ozothamnus cupressoides

Ozothamnus cupressoides is native to New Zealand and can be found in the northern and western parts of the country.

Ozothamnus cupressoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ozothamnus cupressoides?

Ozothamnus cupressoides

What is the common name of Ozothamnus cupressoides?

Cypress-leaved Ozothamnus

Where is Ozothamnus cupressoides found?

It 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,

References

Christopher Francis Puttock (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Puttock' in the authors string.
Daniel J. Ohlsen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.J.Ohlsen' in the authors string.