Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
occidentalis
ID:
83851

Status:
valid

Authors:
(N.T.Burb.) Anderb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 104: 89 (1991): (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000083180



Common Names

  • Western Ozothamnus
  • Western Everlasting
  • Western Paper Daisy


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Description

Ozothamnus occidentalis (also called Western Ozothamnus, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Australia. It has yellow flowers and long, thin leaves. It grows in open grasslands, woodlands and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ozothamnus occidentalis is used in traditional medicine to treat fever and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens for its bright yellow flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ozothamnus occidentalis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small, round, and dark brown. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, round, serrated leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ozothamnus occidentalis is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division or seed. Division should be done in early spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in spring and should be kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Ozothamnus occidentalis

Ozothamnus occidentalis is native to Australia, where it can be found in the states of Western Australia, South Australia, and Victoria.

Ozothamnus occidentalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ozothamnus occidentalis?

Ozothamnus occidentalis

What is the common name of Ozothamnus occidentalis?

Western ozothamnus

What is the natural habitat of Ozothamnus occidentalis?

It is found in rocky outcrops, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-39667: Based on the initial data import
Arne A. Anderberg (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Anderb.' in the authors string.
Nancy Tyson Burbidge (1912-1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.T.Burb.' in the authors string.