Olearia flocktoniae
Olearia flocktoniae | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Asterales |
Family: | Asteraceae |
Genus: | Olearia |
Species: | O. flocktoniae
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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[]
- ^ a b c d "Dorrigo Daisy Bush - profile". Office of Environment and Heritage. NSW Government. Retrieved 29 September 2021.
- ^ "Olearia flocktoniae Maiden & Betche". RBGKew Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 29 September 2021.
- ^ a b "Olearia floctoniae n.sp". Proc. Linn. Soc. New South Wales. 34: 361–362. 1909.
Categories:
- Olearia
- Asterales of Australia
- Flora of New South Wales
- Plants described in 1909
- Taxa named by Joseph Maiden