Status:
valid
Authors:
Kirk
Source:
gcc
Year:
1871
Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. New Zealand Inst. i. (1868) 92; iii. (1871) 179
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000123045
Common Names
- Allom's Daisy Bush
- Allom's Olearia
- Allom's Silver Daisy Bush
Description
Olearia allomii (also called Allom's Daisy-bush, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the mountains of New Zealand. It has silvery-green leaves and small white flower heads. It grows in dry meadows, rocky slopes, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Olearia allomii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves are used for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Olearia allomii has white flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a smooth surface. The seedlings are thin and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Olearia allomii is a perennial plant that can be propagated through division or seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F (-29°C). It is generally pest and disease free.
Where to Find Olearia allomii
Olearia allomii is native to Australia and can be found in New South Wales and Victoria.
Olearia allomii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Olearia allomii?
Olearia allomii
What is the common name of Olearia allomii?
Allom's Daisy-bush
What is the natural habitat of Olearia allomii?
Dry sclerophyll forests
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,