Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1852
Citation Micro:
Fl. Nov.-Zel. 1: 133 (1852)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000011225
Common Names
- Vauvilliers' Cassinia
- Vauvilliers' Daisy-bush
- Vauvilliers' Daisy-shrub
Synonyms
- Ozothamnus vauvilliersii Hombr. & Jacq. [unknown]
- Ozothamnus vauvilliersii Hombr. & Jacquinot ex Decne. [unknown]
- Olearia xanthophylla Colenso [unknown]
Description
Cassinia vauvilliersii (also called Vauvilliers' Cassinia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Australia. It has small, white flowers and narrow, leathery leaves. It is found in dry woodlands and open forests.
Uses & Benefits
Cassinia vauvilliersii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control. The leaves of the plant can be used as a tea substitute.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cassinia vauvilliersii has yellow, daisy-like flowers with a yellow center and a diameter of about 2 cm. The flower heads are borne singly on stems up to 20 cm tall. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cassinia vauvilliersii is a small shrub that is native to Australia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light. When propagating from cuttings, take cuttings in late spring and root them in a moist soil mix. Provide plenty of light and keep the soil moist.
Where to Find Cassinia vauvilliersii
Cassinia vauvilliersii can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana.
Cassinia vauvilliersii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cassinia vauvilliersii?
Cassinia vauvilliersii
What is the common name of Cassinia vauvilliersii?
Vauvilliers' cassinia
What is the natural habitat of Cassinia vauvilliersii?
Open woods and grassy slopes
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,