Status:
valid
Authors:
(W.Archer bis) Hutch.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. ser. 3, 61: 3. 1917
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126372
Common Names
- Olearia rugosa
- Rugose Daisybush
- Rugose Tree Daisy
Description
Olearia rugosa (also called Rough Daisy-bush, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia and New Zealand. It grows in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Olearia rugosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Olearia rugosa sub. allenderae (J.H.Willis) Hawke ex Messina
Olearia rugosa sub. angustifolia Hawke ex Messina
Olearia rugosa sub. distalilobata Hawke ex Messina
Olearia rugosa sub. intermedia Messina
Olearia rugosa sub. rugosa
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Olearia rugosa is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow centre. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Olearia rugosa is a small evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but it can also be propagated by cuttings or layering.
Where to Find Olearia rugosa
Olearia rugosa can be found in the alpine regions of New Zealand, including the Southern Alps and the North Island.
Olearia rugosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Olearia rugosa?
Olearia rugosa
What type of plant is Olearia rugosa?
Shrub
Where is Olearia rugosa found?
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,