Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
tesselatus
ID:
129063

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Maiden & R.T.Baker) Anderb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1991

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000128392



Common Names

  • Tesselatus Ozothamnus
  • Ozothamnus Tesselatus
  • Tesselatus' Ozothamnus


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Synonyms

  • Helichrysum tesselatum Maiden & R.T.Baker [unknown]

Description

Ozothamnus tesselatus (also called Tesselated Rice Flower, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub that is native to Australia. It is an upright shrub with small, needle-like leaves and white, daisy-like flowers. It prefers dry, sandy soils and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ozothamnus tesselatus is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties, such as treating wounds and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ozothamnus tesselatus has small white flowers with a diameter of 1-2 mm. The seeds are small and black with a diameter of 0.5-1 mm. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ozothamnus tesselatus is a perennial shrub that is native to Australia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by cuttings taken in spring or early summer. Seeds can also be used, but germination is slow and erratic.

Where to Find Ozothamnus tesselatus

Ozothamnus tesselatus is a species of shrub found in Australia and can be found in the wild in the region.

Ozothamnus tesselatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ozothamnus tesselatus?

Ozothamnus tesselatus

What is the common name of Ozothamnus tesselatus?

Tesselated Everlasting

What is the natural habitat of Ozothamnus tesselatus?

Grasslands, scrublands, 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-89375: Based on the initial data import
Arne A. Anderberg (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Anderb.' in the authors string.
Joseph Henry Maiden (1859-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maiden' in the authors string.
Richard Thomas Baker (1854-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.T.Baker' in the authors string.