Status:
valid
Authors:
Mattf
Source:
gcc
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 68(2-3): 253 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000079166
Common Names
- Heterolepis Daisy
- Heterolepis Daisy Bush
- Heterolepis Daisy Bush
Description
Olearia heterolepis (also called Variable-leaved Daisy-bush, among many other common names) is a shrub with erect stems and a woody base. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, sandy soils in the Western Cape Province. It prefers open, sunny habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Olearia heterolepis is a small shrub native to Australia and New Zealand. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and fragrant white flowers. It can also be used as a hedge or windbreak, and its leaves can be used as a mulch or compost material.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Olearia heterolepis is a yellow disc floret, with a dark yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped seedling leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Olearia heterolepis is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to South Africa. It is best grown in a sunny location in well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the clumps. It is best to sow the seeds in spring or autumn and to divide the clumps in early spring.
Where to Find Olearia heterolepis
Olearia heterolepis is native to Australia and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Olearia heterolepis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Olearia heterolepis?
Olearia heterolepis
What is the common name of Olearia heterolepis?
Heterolepis Daisy-bush
What is the family of Olearia heterolepis?
Asteraceae
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,