Olearia traversiorum


Olearia traversiorum, the Chatham Island akeake, or Chatham Island tree daisy, is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is endemic to the Chatham Islands of New Zealand. It is also known by the synonym O. traversii.

Taxonomy

traversiorum is an emendation of the originally described traversii, and is meant to honor both William [Travers |William Travers] and his son Henry Travers.

Human uses

O. traversiorum is used both as a garden tree, and for firewood. It has also been exported, and can be grown in other areas with mild oceanic climates such as Scotland.