Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benth.) Anderb.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 104: 89 (1991): (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010275
Common Names
- Ozothamnus cassinioides
- Cassinioides Ozothamnus
- Cassinioides-Ozothamnus
Synonyms
- Helichrysum cassinioides Benth. [unknown]
Description
Ozothamnus cassinioides (also called Cassinia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to Australia and grows in dry sclerophyll forests and heaths.
Uses & Benefits
Ozothamnus cassinioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive disorders, respiratory problems, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ozothamnus cassinioides has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, dark and oval-shaped. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ozothamnus cassinioides is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or layering. It prefers a sunny location in well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. It can also be propagated by seed, but it is not recommended as the seedlings may not be true to the parent plant.
Where to Find Ozothamnus cassinioides
Ozothamnus cassinioides is native to Australia.
Ozothamnus cassinioides FAQ
What are the common names of Ozothamnus cassinioides?
Common names of Ozothamnus cassinioides include Cassin's everlasting, Cassin's everlasting, and Cassin's everlasting.
What is the natural habitat of Ozothamnus cassinioides?
Ozothamnus cassinioides is native to Australia, where it grows in dry grasslands and scrublands.
What are the benefits of Ozothamnus cassinioides?
Ozothamnus cassinioides is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, cough, and digestive problems.
Species in the Ozothamnus genus
Ozothamnus scaber,
Ozothamnus obcordatus,
Ozothamnus cinerea,
Ozothamnus plumeus,
Ozothamnus cassiope,
Ozothamnus tuckeri,
Ozothamnus cassinioides,
Ozothamnus reticulatus,
Ozothamnus rufescens,
Ozothamnus thyrsoideus,
Ozothamnus ferrugineus,
Ozothamnus selago,
Ozothamnus blackallii,
Ozothamnus diotophyllus,
Ozothamnus rosmarinifolius,
Ozothamnus whitei,
Ozothamnus catadromus,
Ozothamnus cuneifolius,
Ozothamnus lepidophyllus,
Ozothamnus leptophyllus,
Ozothamnus aggregatus,
Ozothamnus glomeratus,
Ozothamnus rosmarinifolius,
Ozothamnus antennaria,
Ozothamnus rogersianus,
Ozothamnus coralloides,
Ozothamnus kempei,
Ozothamnus bilobus,
Ozothamnus ledifolius,
Ozothamnus reflexifolius,
Ozothamnus occidentalis,
Ozothamnus diosmifolius,
Ozothamnus purpurascens,
Ozothamnus ericifolius,
Ozothamnus hookeri,
Ozothamnus secundiflorus,
Ozothamnus dimorphus,
Ozothamnus selaginoides,
Ozothamnus stirlingii,
Ozothamnus depressus,
Ozothamnus obovatus,
Ozothamnus costatifructus,
Ozothamnus vagans,
Ozothamnus scutellifolius,
Ozothamnus argophyllus,
Ozothamnus rodwayi,
Ozothamnus adnatus,
Ozothamnus microphyllus,
Ozothamnus eriocephalus,
Ozothamnus argyrophyllus,
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,