Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1859
Citation Micro:
Transactions and Proceedings of the Philosophical Institute of Victoria 3 1859
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000123802
Common Names
- Decurrens Ozothamnus
- Decurrens Everlasting
- Decurrens
Synonyms
- Helichrysum catadromum N.A.Wakef. [unknown]
- Helichrysum decurrens (F.Muell.) F.Muell. [unknown]
Description
Ozothamnus decurrens (also called Decurrent Riceflower, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Australia. It grows in moist, open forests, along roadsides, and in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Ozothamnus decurrens is a small, evergreen shrub with white flowers. It is used as an ornamental plant, for hedging, and as a windbreak. It is also used to attract beneficial insects and birds to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Ozothamnus decurrens are white and daisy-like, with a yellow center and white petals. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a tuft of white hairs at the end. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ozothamnus decurrens is an evergreen shrub. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Water the cuttings regularly until they are established. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring in a well-draining soil mix. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Ozothamnus decurrens
Ozothamnus decurrens is native to Australia and can be found in New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria.
Ozothamnus decurrens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ozothamnus decurrens?
Ozothamnus decurrens
What is the common name of Ozothamnus decurrens?
Decurrent Rice-flower
Where is Ozothamnus decurrens native to?
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,