Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
trifurcata
ID:
137494

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lander

Source:
gcc

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 18: 101 (103-105; fig. 4, map (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000136823

Common Names

  • Three-forked Olearia
  • Three-forked Daisy Bush
  • Three-forked Daisy

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Description

Olearia trifurcata (also called daisy bush, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It grows to a height of up to 2 m and has white daisy-like flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils and in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Olearia trifurcata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Olearia trifurcata is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Olearia trifurcata is a perennial shrub native to New Zealand. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It can be propagated by taking cuttings in late summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a sandy, well-draining soil. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into larger containers or into the garden.

Where to Find Olearia trifurcata

Olearia trifurcata is native to New Zealand.

Olearia trifurcata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Olearia trifurcata?

Olearia trifurcata

What is the common name of Olearia trifurcata?

Trifurcate Daisybush

Where is Olearia trifurcata found?

It is found in 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-97523: Based on the initial data import
Nicholas Lander (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lander' in the authors string.