Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.T.White) Anderb.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 104: 89 (1991): (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000115393
Common Names
- Cyathea ursina
- Ursina Cyathea
- Ursina Tree Fern
Synonyms
- Helichrysum vagans C.T.White [unknown]
Description
Ozothamnus vagans (also called Wandering Rice Flower, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It has white flowers and small, grey-green leaves. It is found in dry, sandy soils in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Ozothamnus vagans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a groundcover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ozothamnus vagans is a yellow-orange daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ozothamnus vagans is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows in well-drained, sunny positions. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer. Take cuttings from the tips of the stems and remove the lower leaves. Place the cuttings in a pot of moist, well-drained soil and keep in a warm, sheltered spot until they have rooted. Plant out in the garden in autumn or spring.
Where to Find Ozothamnus vagans
Ozothamnus vagans is native to Australia, from New South Wales to Western Australia.
Ozothamnus vagans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ozothamnus vagans?
Ozothamnus vagans
What is the common name of Ozothamnus vagans?
Wandering everlasting
What is the flowering period of Ozothamnus vagans?
Spring to summer
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,