Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
furtiva
ID:
45576

Status:
valid

Authors:
Orchard

Source:
gcc

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 19(2): 190 (-191; figs. 3-4) (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000044905



Common Names

  • Cassinia furtiva
  • Furtive Cassinia
  • Furtive Bushy Cassinia


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Description

Cassinia furtiva (also called 'Cape Cassinia', among many other common names) is a shrub native to the south-eastern parts of Australia. It is a small, evergreen shrub with small, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and heathlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cassinia furtiva has been used as a traditional medicine for treating various ailments, including headaches, colds, and stomach problems. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a food flavoring.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cassinia furtiva has yellow flowers, small seeds and seedlings that are initially green and turn to yellow as they mature.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cassinia furtiva is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division of the root clump. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Cassinia furtiva

Cassinia furtiva is native to Australia. It can be found in dry, sunny areas such as hillsides, rocky slopes, and open woodlands.

Cassinia furtiva FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cassinia furtiva?

Cassinia furtiva

What is the common name of Cassinia furtiva?

Furtive Cassinia

What is the natural habitat of Cassinia furtiva?

It is found in dry, open areas in the western 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,