Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
obcordatus
ID:
5324

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 165 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004653



Common Names

  • Ozothamnus obcordatus
  • Obcordatus Ozothamnus
  • Obcordate Riceflower


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Synonyms

  • Helichrysum obcordatum (DC.) Benth. [unknown]
  • Cassinia obovata A.Cunn. ex DC. [deprecated]

Description

Ozothamnus obcordatus (also called Rice Flower, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to Australia and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands. Its leaves are narrow, linear and grey-green in color, and its flowers are white and clustered in heads.

Uses & Benefits

Ozothamnus obcordatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ozothamnus obcordatus sub. major (Benth.) P.S.Short
Ozothamnus obcordatus sub. obcordatus

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ozothamnus obcordatus is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ozothamnus obcordatus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Ozothamnus obcordatus

Ozothamnus obcordatus is native to Australia and can be found in the dry inland areas of the country.

Ozothamnus obcordatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ozothamnus obcordatus?

Ozothamnus obcordatus

What is the common name of Ozothamnus obcordatus?

Obcordate Ozothamnus

What is the natural habitat of Ozothamnus obcordatus?

It is 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,