Status:
valid
Authors:
Mattf.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Nova Guinea 14: 519 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043895
Common Names
- Olearia platyphylla
- Broad-Leaf Daisybush
- Broad-Leaf Olearia
Description
Olearia platyphylla (also called Broad-leaved Daisy-bush, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to Australia, and is found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Olearia platyphylla is a perennial plant that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used to make herbal teas and can be used as a natural dye.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Olearia platyphylla var. cinerea (Mattf.) J.Kost.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Olearia platyphylla is white and daisy-like with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Olearia platyphylla is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or by cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of soil types. It can be propagated by direct sowing or by cuttings of established plants.
Where to Find Olearia platyphylla
Olearia platyphylla is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, rocky areas and on hillsides.
Olearia platyphylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Olearia platyphylla?
Olearia platyphylla
What is the common name of Olearia platyphylla?
Broad-leaved Daisy-bush
Where is Olearia platyphylla found?
Olearia platyphylla 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,