Status:
valid
Authors:
N.G.Walsh
Source:
gcc
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Muelleria 19: 96 (95-99; fig.) (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000045197
Common Names
- Daisy Bush
- Short-Stalked Daisy Bush
- Olearia
Description
Olearia brevipedunculata (also called Short-stalked Daisy-bush, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia. It typically grows to a height of 1–2 m and has small, white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Olearia brevipedunculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Olearia brevipedunculata is white, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and fragile, with a white color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Olearia brevipedunculata is a perennial herb that is best propagated by division. It should be planted in well-drained soil and kept moist, but not soggy. It requires partial to full shade and should be protected from strong winds. It can be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Olearia brevipedunculata
Olearia brevipedunculata is native to New Zealand and can be found in lowland to montane forests. It is also found in scrubland, tussock grassland, and alpine herbfields.
Olearia brevipedunculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Olearia brevipedunculata?
Olearia brevipedunculata
What is the family of Olearia brevipedunculata?
Asteraceae
Where is Olearia brevipedunculata native to?
Australia
Species in the Olearia genus
Olearia adenophora,
Olearia sarawaketensis,
Olearia lacunosa,
Olearia eremaea,
Olearia imbricata,
Olearia alpicola,
Olearia clemensiae,
Olearia boorabbinensis,
Olearia traversii,
Olearia ledifolia,
Olearia iodochroa,
Olearia frostii,
Olearia minor,
Olearia gordonii,
Olearia hooglandii,
Olearia kernotii,
Olearia viscosa,
Olearia lanceolata,
Olearia decurrens,
Olearia muricata,
Olearia argyrophylla,
Olearia revoluta,
Olearia laciniifolia,
Olearia oppositifolia,
Olearia mucronata,
Olearia lineata,
Olearia durifolia,
Olearia angustifolia,
Olearia axillaris,
Olearia stenophylla,
Olearia aglossa,
Olearia polita,
Olearia vernonioides,
Olearia astroloba,
Olearia ilicifolia,
Olearia matthewsii,
Olearia moschata,
Olearia obovata,
Olearia lanuginosa,
Olearia thomsonii,
Olearia glutinosa,
Olearia crenifingens,
Olearia arida,
Olearia cinerea,
Olearia hectori,
Olearia subspicata,
Olearia ferresii,
Olearia spectabilis,
Olearia stellulata,
Olearia frostii,
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,