Indicative distribution
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Scientific name: Olearia flocktoniae
Profile last updated:
17 Sep 2019
Description
A short-lived shrub that grows to 2.5 m tall. It can be single- or multi-stemmed near the base. The leaves are soft and slender, 1 – 5 mm wide and 20 – 90 mm long, sometimes with finely toothed margins. The typically daisy-like flower heads are 19 – 25 mm wide, with white petals, sometimes tinged with violet, and a yellow central disc.
Distribution
A restricted distribution on the northern fall of the Dorrigo Plateau in north-east NSW. The species occurs primarily on road verges in state forests, though it also occurs at a number of locations within Nimboi-Binderay National Park.
Habitat and ecology
- This is a pioneer species that colonises disturbed locations, such as roadsides or timber plantations adjacent to wet eucalypt forest or rainforest.
- After subsequent colonisation of these areas by other longer lived species, Dorrigo Daisy Bush often may, over time, disappear from locations where it was once abundant.
Regional distribution and habitat
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Threats
- Encroachment of habitat by native and exotic vegetation
- Vehicle damage to plants.
- Poorly timed road maintenance (e.g. before fruit-set).
- Protection of roadside verges from any disturbance.
- Local extinction of highly fluctuating and small populations
- The species requires frequent disturbance to persist.
Recovery strategies
A targeted strategy for managing this species has been developed under the Saving Our Species program; click
here for details. For more information on the Saving Our Species program click
here
Activities to assist this species
- Retain, protect and manage areas of habitat.
- Avoid disturbance of living Dorrigo Daisy Bush plants, particularly before fruit-set.
- Maintain roadside verge management in areas with Dorrigo Daisy Bush to ensure continued survival of species
- Notify the DEC of any new records of Dorrigo Daisy Bush.
Information sources
- Department of Environment and Conservation (NSW) (2004) Draft NSW and National Recovery Plan for Olearia flocktoniae (Dorrigo Daisy Bush - Draft Recovery Plan. NSW DEC, Sydney.
- NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (2002) Threatened Species of the Upper North Coast of NSW: Flora. (NSW NPWS, Coffs Harbour)
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