Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
complanata
ID:
115824

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.M.Black

Source:
gcc

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. Roy. Soc. South Australia 52: 230 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000115153



Common Names

  • Cassinia complanata
  • Compact Cassinia
  • Compact Daisy Bush


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Description

Cassinia complanata (also called 'Flat Cassinia', among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It is found in open woodlands and grasslands. It has a woody stem and small, oval-shaped leaves. The flowers are yellow and arranged in a terminal inflorescence.

Uses & Benefits

Cassinia complanata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a cut flower, and as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asplenium bangii has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered in panicles. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cassinia complanata is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to Australia and is hardy in USDA zones 9-11. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained seedling mix.

Where to Find Cassinia complanata

Cassinia complanata is native to Australia. It is found in dry, rocky soils in scrub and grassland habitats.

Cassinia complanata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cassinia complanata?

Cassinia complanata

What is the common name of Cassinia complanata?

Flat-topped Cassinia

What is the natural habitat of Cassinia complanata?

Dry, rocky slopes and hillsides in the southwestern United States

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-76624: Based on the initial data import
John McConnell Black (1855-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Black' in the authors string.