Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1867
Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 3: 482 (1867)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043033
Common Names
- Olearia passerinoides
- Passerinoides Daisybush
- Passerinoides Tree Daisy
Synonyms
- Diplopappus passerinoides Turcz. [unknown]
Description
Olearia passerinoides (also called 'Passerine daisy', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia. It has a woody stem and white flowers. It grows in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Olearia passerinoides is a medicinal plant that has been used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, inflammation, and digestive issues. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Olearia passerinoides sub. passerinoides
Olearia passerinoides sub. glutescens D.A.Cooke
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Olearia passerinoides has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have long, thin leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Olearia passerinoides is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soils. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Olearia passerinoides
Olearia passerinoides is native to New Zealand and can be found in dry, rocky soils in open, sunny areas.
Olearia passerinoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Olearia passerinoides?
Olearia passerinoides
What is the family of Olearia passerinoides?
Asteraceae
What is the native range of Olearia passerinoides?
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,