Ozothamnus cupressoides

Kerosene Bush

Small dense erect shrub with densely cottony branchlets.

Additional information

• SynonymSeparated from Ozothamnus hookeri. O. sp. 1
• FamilyAsteraceae
• StoreyLower storey
• Sizeto 1.2 m high
• Plant groupingShrubs to 2m
• LeavesTiny erect stalkless narrow to triangular dark green leaves 1.5-4 mm x 1-2 mm, pressed against the stem, sticky above, densely cottony below, margins rolled under.
• Flower colourDull yellow
• Flowering timeDecember to February
• FlowersDense terminal clusters to 13 mm wide with 10-35 cylindric flowerheads, 15-18 bracts per flowerhead.
• Bird attractingNo
• Butterfly attractingNo
• Frog habitatNo
• Growing conditionsMoist to wet soil in sub-alpine heathland. Frost and snow tolerant. Full sun, semi shade. Limited distribution within the Shire.
• Garden useAn interesting small daisy plant for an alpine garden. Prefers soils that do not dry out.
• Commercially availableUnlikely to be available within the Shire of Yarra Ranges
• Conservation statusSignificant within the Shire. Known from very few local sites. More common outside the Shire boundary.

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