Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
xerophila
ID:
118068

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) Benth.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Flora Australiensis 3 1867

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000117397

Common Names

  • Olearia Xerophila
  • Coastal Daisy Bush
  • Saltbush Daisy

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Synonyms

  • Aster xerophilus F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Eurybia xerophila F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Aster heynei F.Muell. [unknown]

Description

Olearia xerophila (also called Xerophyllum, 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 sclerophyll forest and woodland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Olearia xerophila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach ache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Olearia xerophila is a small white flower with five petals and yellow stamens. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Olearia xerophila is a perennial herb native to Australia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the rootstock. It can also be propagated by cuttings.

Where to Find Olearia xerophila

Olearia xerophila is native to Australia.

Olearia xerophila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Olearia xerophila?

Olearia xerophila

What is the common name of Olearia xerophila?

Dry-loving Daisybush

What is the natural habitat of Olearia xerophila?

Mountain meadows and rocky slopes

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-78761: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.