Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tegulata
ID:
77548

Status:
valid

Authors:
Orchard

Source:
gcc

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 17(6): 519 (521, 523; fig. 8) (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000076877



Common Names

  • Cassinia tegulata
  • Tiled Cassinia
  • Tiled Daisy-bush


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Description

Cassinia tegulata (also called Cassinia, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1.5m tall. It is native to Australia, where it is found in open woodlands and heathlands. Its leaves are small, linear and grey-green in colour, and its flowers are small, yellow and clustered in groups of 3-5.

Uses & Benefits

Cassinia tegulata is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and sore throat. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cassinia tegulata has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cassinia tegulata is a shrub that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or by cuttings taken in the summer. The plant may also be propagated by division of the roots in the spring.

Where to Find Cassinia tegulata

Cassinia tegulata is native to Australia and can be found in dry, open areas such as grasslands and woodlands.

Cassinia tegulata FAQ

What are the common names of Cassinia tegulata?

Cassinia tegulata is commonly known as the Smooth Cassinia.

Where does Cassinia tegulata grow?

Cassinia tegulata is native to the Mediterranean region, but it can also be found in parts of North Africa, the Middle East, and Europe.

What is the growth habit of Cassinia tegulata?

Cassinia tegulata is an annual or biennial herb that grows up to 0.5 meters in height.

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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