Status:
valid
Authors:
C.T.White & W.D.Francis
Source:
gcc
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Soc. Queensland 38: 260 (1927)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018125
Common Names
- Vernon's Daisy-bush
- Olearia vernonioides
- Vernon's Olearia
Description
Olearia vernonioides (also called Vernon's Daisy-bush, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a stem with a few branches. It is found in rocky habitats and on dry, sunny slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Olearia vernonioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its flowers are used to make herbal tea. It is also used as a medicinal plant, and its leaves can be used as a fodder for animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Olearia vernonioides is a small, white, star-shaped bloom with a central disc of yellow. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Olearia vernonioides is an evergreen shrub native to Australia. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by taking cuttings in late spring or early summer. Seeds can also be collected and sown in the fall.
Where to Find Olearia vernonioides
Olearia vernonioides is native to New Zealand.
Olearia vernonioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Olearia vernonioides?
Olearia vernonioides
What is the common name of Olearia vernonioides?
Vernon's Daisy-bush
What is the natural habitat of Olearia vernonioides?
Olearia vernonioides is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas
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,