Status:
valid
Authors:
Carse
Source:
gcc
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. N. Z. Inst. 40: 574. 1930 , hybr.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000024728
Common Names
- Cassinia Amoenatorta
- Amoenatorta Cassinia
- Graceful Cassinia
Description
Cassinia amoenatorta (also called Cassinia, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2 meters tall. It is native to Australia and is found in woodlands and heathlands. It has small, white flowers and dark green, oval-shaped leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Cassinia amoenatorta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also used to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cassinia amoenatorta is yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hornemannia goodeniifolia is a small, evergreen shrub with a spreading habit. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagate by seed or cuttings in spring or summer.
Where to Find Cassinia amoenatorta
Cassinia amoenatorta is found in the coastal areas of New South Wales, Australia.
Cassinia amoenatorta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cassinia amoenatorta?
Cassinia amoenatorta
What is the common name of Cassinia amoenatorta?
Showy Cassinia
What type of plant is Cassinia amoenatorta?
Shrub
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,