Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
diminuta
ID:
80744

Status:
valid

Authors:
Orchard

Source:
gcc

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 17(6): 510 (-511; fig. 3) (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000080073



Common Names

  • Cassinia diminuta
  • Diminuta Cassinia
  • Cassinia Cassinia


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Description

Cassinia diminuta (also called Dwarf Cassinia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia. It has small, yellow daisy-like flowers and narrow, grey-green leaves. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is drought tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Cassinia diminuta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It also provides habitat for wildlife and can help with erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cassinia diminuta is a yellow, daisy-like bloom with a yellow center and white petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cassinia diminuta is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted when large enough to handle. It can also be propagated by cuttings in summer.

Where to Find Cassinia diminuta

Cassinia diminuta is native to Australia and is found in the states of New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia.

Cassinia diminuta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cassinia diminuta?

Cassinia diminuta

What is the common name of Cassinia diminuta?

Dwarf Cassinia

What is the natural habitat of Cassinia diminuta?

Cassinia diminuta is found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

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,

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