Cassinia compacta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
compacta
ID:
20991
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1858
Citation Micro:
Fragm. 1(1): 18 (1858)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000020320
Common Names
- Cassinia compacta
- Compact Cassinia
- Compact Bushy Cassinia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cassinia compacta (also called Compact Cassinia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It has small, white flowers and small, dark green leaves. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soils and is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Uses & Benefits
Cassinia compacta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, parks, and other landscaping projects. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat digestive issues and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cassinia compacta has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cassinia compacta is a perennial herb that is native to Australia. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed in the spring or by division in the fall. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame and will germinate in two to three weeks. Division should be done in the fall and the plants should be spaced 18-24 inches apart.
Where to Find Cassinia compacta
Cassinia compacta can be found in the wild in Australia, particularly in the states of New South Wales and Victoria.
Cassinia compacta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cassinia compacta?
Cassinia compacta
What is the family of Cassinia compacta?
Asteraceae
What is the natural habitat of Cassinia compacta?
Grassy slopes and rocky places in western Sichuan, China
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-119648: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.