Olearia flocktoniae

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Olearia flocktoniae
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Olearia
Species:
O. flocktoniae
Binomial name
Olearia flocktoniae

Olearia flocktoniae, the Dorrigo daisy bush,[1][2] is an Australian plant first described formally in 1909. It is named after the artist Margaret Flockton.[3]

The native range of this species is New South Wales in Australia on the northern Dorrigo Plateau.[1]

Description[]

The plants are annuals, and pioneer plants requiring disturbed ground. The highly branched plants are from 1.5 to 2.5 m high. The stems and leaves are covered in hairs. The flowerheads are 20 - 25 mm across. The yellow disc florets are surrounded by ray florets which are white with a purple tint.[3][1]

It is considered endangered and a recovery plan has been developed.[1]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c d "Dorrigo Daisy Bush - profile". Office of Environment and Heritage. NSW Government. Retrieved 29 September 2021.
  2. ^ "Olearia flocktoniae Maiden & Betche". RBGKew Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 29 September 2021.
  3. ^ a b "Olearia floctoniae n.sp". Proc. Linn. Soc. New South Wales. 34: 361–362. 1909.
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