Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
quinquefaria
ID:
24046

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1817

Citation Micro:
Observ. Compositae : 127 (1817)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023375



Common Names

  • Cassinia quinquefaria
  • Five-leaved Cassinia
  • Five-leaved Waxflower


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Synonyms

  • Achromolaena viscosa Cass. [unknown]
  • Cassinia hygrophila A.Cunn. ex DC. [deprecated]
  • Cassinia hygrophila A.Cunn. [unknown]

Description

Cassinia quinquefaria (also called Five-leaved Cassinia, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant of the Asteraceae family. It has yellow flowers and five-leaved leaves. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Cassinia quinquefaria is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as an ingredient in herbal teas for its medicinal properties. It is also used in aromatherapy for its calming and soothing effects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cassinia quinquefaria is a small, white, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seed is an achene, which is a small, dry, one-seeded fruit. The seedling is a small rosette of leaves with a taproot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cassinia quinquefaria 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 be grown in USDA zones 8-10.

Where to Find Cassinia quinquefaria

Cassinia quinquefaria can be found in Australia, particularly in the south-eastern states of New South Wales, Victoria, and Tasmania.

Cassinia quinquefaria FAQ

What type of plant is Cassinia quinquefaria?

Cassinia quinquefaria is a type of flowering plant.

What is the growth habit of Cassinia quinquefaria?

Cassinia quinquefaria is an evergreen shrub with a spreading growth habit.

Where does Cassinia quinquefaria grow?

Cassinia quinquefaria is native to Australia and grows in dry, sunny areas.

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-12259: Based on the initial data import
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.