Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
pinnata
ID:
624255

Status:
valid

Authors:
Comm. ex Lam.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1786

Citation Micro:
Encycl. 2: 132 (1786)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000623587



Common Names

  • Cossinia pinnata
  • Pinnate Cossinia
  • Pinnatifid Cossinia


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Synonyms

  • Cossinia borbonica DC. [unknown]
  • Cossinia commersonii Raeusch. [unknown]
  • Cossinia splendens Sieber ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Cossinia ternata Baker [unknown]
  • Cossinia triphylla Comm. ex Lam. [unknown]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cossinia pinnata 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 pinnata 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 pinnata

Cossinia pinnata is native to tropical Asia, from India to Indonesia.

Cossinia pinnata FAQ

What is the common name of Cossinia pinnata?

Pinnate Rock Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Cossinia pinnata?

It is found in rocky hillsides and dry grasslands in Mexico

What is the size of Cossinia pinnata?

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-2739961: Based on the initial data import
Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
Philibert Commerson (1727-1773): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Comm.' in the authors string.