Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
australiana
ID:
624249

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.T.Reynolds

Source:
cmp

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 1: 486 (1982 publ. 1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000623581



Common Names

  • Cossinia australiana
  • Australian Cossinia
  • Austral Cossinia


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Description

Cossinia australiana (also called 'Australian Cossinia', among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to Australia and is found in forests, thickets, and along streams. It has ovate-lanceolate leaves and white flowers with yellow anthers.

Uses & Benefits

Cossinia australiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used for making traditional medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cossinia australiana has small, white, five-petaled flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cossinia australiana can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained compost, and kept at a temperature of 18-20°C (64-68°F). Division can be done in spring or autumn. Plants should be grown in a sunny or partially shaded position in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Cossinia australiana

Cossinia australiana is native to Australia.

Cossinia australiana FAQ

What is the common name of Cossinia australiana?

Australian Rock Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Cossinia australiana?

It is found in rocky hillsides and dry grasslands in Australia

What is the size of Cossinia australiana?

It typically grows to a height of 2-3 inches (5-7 cm)

Species in the Sapindaceae family

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2739956: Based on the initial data import
Sally T. Reynolds (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.T.Reynolds' in the authors string.