Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lepschii
ID:
87633

Status:
valid

Authors:
Orchard

Source:
gcc

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 18(5): 461 (-463; figs. 4, 5) (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000086962



Common Names

  • Cassinia
  • Lepschi's Cassinia
  • Lepschi's Bushy Cassinia


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Description

Cassinia lepschii (also called Cassinia, Cassinia lepschii, and Cassinia lepschii var. lepschii, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia. It has small, grey-green leaves and white, daisy-like flowers. It grows in dry and open woodlands, and is tolerant of drought and frost.

Uses & Benefits

Cassinia lepschii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cassinia lepschii is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cassinia lepschii is a hardy, evergreen shrub that is native to Australia. It grows best in well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation can be done from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained seed raising mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained cutting mix.

Where to Find Cassinia lepschii

Cassinia lepschii can be found in Australia, primarily in New South Wales and Victoria.

Cassinia lepschii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cassinia lepschii?

Cassinia lepschii

What is the common name of Cassinia lepschii?

Lepschi's cassinia

What is the family of Cassinia lepschii?

Asteraceae

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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