Status:
valid
Authors:
N.G.Walsh
Source:
gcc
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Muelleria 7(2): 141 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000125190
Common Names
- Cassinia Rugata
- Rugged Cassinia
- Rugged Daisy Bush
Description
Cassinia rugata (also called Wrinkled Cassinia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with yellow flowers. It is native to Australia and typically grows in dry, sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Cassinia rugata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cassinia rugata has small yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cassinia rugata is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by division or seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a sunny location.
Where to Find Cassinia rugata
Cassinia rugata is found in Australia, primarily in the states of New South Wales and Victoria.
Cassinia rugata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cassinia rugata?
Cassinia rugata
What are the common names of Cassinia rugata?
Rugose cassinia
What is the natural habitat of Cassinia rugata?
Dry, open woods, meadows, and roadsides
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,