Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bullata
ID:
128985

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.D.Wilson & Garn.-Jones

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
New Zealand J. Bot. 30(3): 365 (1992), nom. nov. (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000128314

Common Names

  • Bull's Olearia
  • Bull's Daisy Bush
  • Bull's Daisy

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Synonyms

  • Olearia virgata rugosa [deprecated]

Description

Olearia bullata (also called Bullate Daisy Bush, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers. It is native to Australia and is found in dry, open woodlands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Olearia bullata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Olearia bullata is a white daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, with a white pappus. The seedlings are small and spiny, with a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Olearia bullata is a hardy perennial that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division in spring. Seeds should be sown in a sunny spot in the garden in early spring. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Olearia bullata

Olearia bullata can be found in New Zealand, Australia, and Tasmania.

Olearia bullata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Olearia bullata?

Olearia bullata

What is the common name of Olearia bullata?

Bullate daisy-bush

What is the natural habitat of Olearia bullata?

Grasslands and meadows

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-89301: Based on the initial data import
Hugh Wilson (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.D.Wilson' in the authors string.
Philip John Garnock-Jones (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garn.-Jones' in the authors string.