Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1847
Citation Micro:
Hooker's London Journal of Botany 6 1847
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000137240
Common Names
- Ozothamnus lycopodioides
- Lycopodium-leaved Ozothamnus
- Clubmoss-leaved Everlasting
Synonyms
- Helichrysum lycopodioides Benth. [unknown]
Description
Ozothamnus lycopodioides (also called tree everlasting, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Australia. It has leathery, linear leaves and white flowers. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in open woodlands and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Ozothamnus lycopodioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal tea. It is known to have anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties and is used to treat digestive disorders and respiratory problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ozothamnus lycopodioides has yellow flowers with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seeds are small, black and rough. The seedlings are thin and have a white stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ozothamnus lycopodioides is a perennial shrub native to Australia. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or by division. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and should be kept moist. It can also be propagated by seed, but it is slow to germinate and may take up to a year.
Where to Find Ozothamnus lycopodioides
Ozothamnus lycopodioides is native to New Zealand and can be found in moist, open areas.
Ozothamnus lycopodioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ozothamnus lycopodioides?
Ozothamnus lycopodioides
What is the common name of Ozothamnus lycopodioides?
Lycopod-like Ozothamnus
What is the origin of Ozothamnus lycopodioides?
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,