Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1852
Citation Micro:
Fl. Nov.-Zel. 1: 134 (1852)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000095263
Common Names
- Depressed Ozothamnus
- Depressed Rice Flower
- Ozothamnus Depressus
Description
Ozothamnus depressus (also called Low Ozothamnus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has white flowers and lanceolate leaves. It grows in dry, rocky soils and in open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Ozothamnus depressus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ozothamnus depressus has small, yellow flowers that are clustered in heads. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ozothamnus depressus is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in a sheltered location to protect it from strong winds. It can be propagated by cuttings in spring or autumn. The seeds should be sown in a cold frame in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Ozothamnus depressus
Ozothamnus depressus is native to Australia and can be found in the wild in the arid regions of Western Australia and South Australia.
Ozothamnus depressus FAQ
What are the common names of Ozothamnus depressus?
Flat-top Everlasting
What is the native range of Ozothamnus depressus?
Australia
What is the optimal soil type for Ozothamnus depressus?
Well-drained, sandy soil
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,