Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ledifolia
ID:
6582

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 3: 472 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000005911

Common Names

  • Olearia ledifolia
  • Leather-Leaved Daisy-Bush
  • Leather-Leaved Olearia

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Synonyms

  • Aster ledifolius A.Cunn. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Aster ledifolius ledifolius [unknown]
  • Shawia ledifolia Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Eurybia ledifolia DC. [unknown]

Description

Olearia ledifolia (also called Ledum-Leaved Daisy-Bush, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Australia. It has small, white flowers and grows to a height of 1-2 feet. It prefers moist soil and can be found in woodlands, open forests, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Olearia ledifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat respiratory disorders, fever, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Olearia ledifolia has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and smooth. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Olearia ledifolia is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated from seed, but this is not recommended as it is difficult to get the seeds to germinate.

Where to Find Olearia ledifolia

Olearia ledifolia can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana and Wyoming.

Olearia ledifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Olearia ledifolia?

Olearia ledifolia

What is the common name of Olearia ledifolia?

Leafy daisy-bush

Where is Olearia ledifolia native to?

It is native to 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-10569: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.