Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
cassiope
ID:
9882

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.Moore) Anderb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 104: 89 (1991): (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000009211



Common Names

  • Ozothamnus
  • Cassiope
  • Ozothamnus cassiope


Searching for Ozothamnus cassiope? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Helichrysum cassiope S.Moore [unknown]

Description

Ozothamnus cassiope (also called Cassiope Daisy-bush, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is a shrub with white flower heads and grows to a height of 1 m. It is native to Australia, primarily in New South Wales, and is found in dry, open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ozothamnus cassiope is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal herb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ozothamnus cassiope is a white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

Searching for Ozothamnus cassiope? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Ozothamnus cassiope is a perennial plant that is easy to grow from seed. Sow the seeds in spring in a sunny spot with well-draining soil. The seedlings will emerge in a few weeks and the plants will flower in the same year. Deadhead the flowers to encourage more blooms. Propagate Ozothamnus cassiope by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Ozothamnus cassiope

Ozothamnus cassiope is native to New Zealand, where it can be found in the South Island and Stewart Island.

Ozothamnus cassiope FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ozothamnus cassiope?

Ozothamnus cassiope

What type of plant is Ozothamnus cassiope?

Evergreen shrub

Where is Ozothamnus cassiope native to?

New Zealand

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-108922: Based on the initial data import
Spencer Le Marchant Moore (1850-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Moore' in the authors string.
Arne A. Anderberg (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Anderb.' in the authors string.