Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
adunca
ID:
66767

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sond.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 25 1853 [Apr 1853]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000066096



Common Names

  • Cassinia
  • Adunca Cassinia
  • Adunca Bushy Cassinia


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Description

Cassinia adunca (also called Prickly Cassinia, among many other common names) is a small shrub with needle-like leaves and yellow flowers native to Australia. It grows in open woodlands, heathlands, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cassinia adunca is a flowering plant that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive problems, skin diseases, and respiratory disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cassinia adunca is yellow in color, with a daisy-like shape and a yellow center. The seed is small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a long stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cassinia adunca is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 5-9.

Where to Find Cassinia adunca

Cassinia adunca is native to Australia and can also be found in New Zealand.

Cassinia adunca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cassinia adunca?

Cassinia adunca

What is the common name of Cassinia adunca?

Curved Cassinia

What is the natural habitat of Cassinia adunca?

It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands in Australia

Species in the Cassinia genus

Cassinia tenuifolia, Cassinia monticola, Cassinia accipitrum, Cassinia hewsoniae, Cassinia subtropica, Cassinia ochracea, Cassinia longifolia, Cassinia aureonitens, Cassinia vauvilliersii, Cassinia compacta, Cassinia scabrida, Cassinia quinquefaria, Cassinia amoenatorta, Cassinia telfordii, Cassinia nivalis, Cassinia cunninghamii, Cassinia laevis, Cassinia aculeata, Cassinia trinerva, Cassinia uncata, Cassinia theresae, Cassinia uncata, Cassinia furtiva, Cassinia straminea, Cassinia wyberbensis, Cassinia adunca, Cassinia arcuata, Cassinia decipiens, Cassinia heleniae, Cassinia copensis, Cassinia denticulata, Cassinia tegulata, Cassinia fulvida, Cassinia diminuta, Cassinia ozothamnoides, Cassinia lepschii, Cassinia macrocephala, Cassinia adunca, Cassinia retorta, Cassinia amoena, Cassinia complanata, Cassinia theodori, Cassinia collina, Cassinia rugata, Cassinia maritima, Cassinia venusta, Cassinia leptocephala, Cassinia thinicola, Cassinia wilsoniae,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-2299: Based on the initial data import
Otto Wilhelm Sonder (1812-1881): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sond.' in the authors string.