Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
ericifolius
ID:
87852

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Hooker's London Journal of Botany 6 1847

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000087181



Common Names

  • Heath Everlasting
  • Heath Daisy Bush
  • Heath Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Ozothamnus ericeteus (W.M.Curtis) Anderb. [unknown]
  • Helichrysum pleurandroides F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Helichrysum ericeteum W.M.Curtis [unknown]

Description

Ozothamnus ericifolius (also called Heath Rice Flower, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of Central Asia. It has a rosette of leaves at the base, and a stem with a single white flower head. It grows in rocky meadows and grasslands, and is often found in alpine and subalpine regions.

Uses & Benefits

Ozothamnus ericifolius is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and flower beds. It has a long flowering period and is drought tolerant, making it a great choice for low-maintenance landscaping. It also attracts beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ozothamnus ericifolius has small white flowers that form in clusters at the end of the stems. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ozothamnus ericifolius is a perennial shrub native to Australia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring or early summer and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Ozothamnus ericifolius

Ozothamnus ericifolius is native to Australia and New Zealand.

Ozothamnus ericifolius FAQ

What is the ideal soil for Ozothamnus ericifolius?

Ozothamnus ericifolius prefers a well-draining soil with a neutral pH.

What is the best way to propagate Ozothamnus ericifolius?

Ozothamnus ericifolius can be propagated by seed or by cuttings.

How much water does Ozothamnus ericifolius need?

Ozothamnus ericifolius requires regular watering, but should not be over-watered.

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,

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