Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Steetz
                
                
                    
Source:
gcc
                
                
                    
Year:
1845
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Plantae Preissianae 1(4)  1845
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000040023
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Ozothamnus lepidophyllus
- Woolly-leaved Everlasting
- Woolly-leaved Ozothamnus
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                    
                        Synonyms
                        - Helichrysum lepidophyllum F.Muell. ex Benth. [unknown]
- Helichrysum steetzianum Tovey & P.Morris [unknown]
 
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Ozothamnus lepidophyllus (also called 'Woolly Daisy', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Australia. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a single stem with daisy-like white flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in open woodlands and disturbed areas.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Ozothamnus lepidophyllus is a shrub native to Australia. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin conditions and digestive issues.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Ozothamnus lepidophyllus has small white flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and dark brown in color. The seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Ozothamnus lepidophyllus is a perennial shrub that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Ozothamnus lepidophyllus
                        
                            Ozothamnus lepidophyllus is native to Australia and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Ozothamnus lepidophyllus FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Ozothamnus lepidophyllus?
Ozothamnus lepidophyllus
What is the common name of Ozothamnus lepidophyllus?
Silver Daisy Bush
What type of plant is Ozothamnus lepidophyllus?
A shrub
 
                     
                
                                    
                        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,