Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hewsoniae
ID:
7758

Status:
valid

Authors:
Orchard

Source:
gcc

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 17(6): 511 (513-516; figs. 4- (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000007087



Common Names

  • Cassinia hewsoniae
  • Hewson's Cassinia
  • Hewson's Bushy Cassinia


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Description

Cassinia hewsoniae (also called Hewson's cassinia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands, open woodlands, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cassinia hewsoniae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It is also used as a source of food for wildlife and as a source of nectar for bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cassinia hewsoniae has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cassinia hewsoniae is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in a sunny location in well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Cassinia hewsoniae

Cassinia hewsoniae can be found in the southwestern United States, from California to Texas.

Cassinia hewsoniae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cassinia hewsoniae?

Cassinia hewsoniae

What is the common name of Cassinia hewsoniae?

Hewson's Cassinia

What is the natural habitat of Cassinia hewsoniae?

Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands

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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