Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
retorta
ID:
94718

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Cunn. ex DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 154 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000094047

Common Names

  • Cassinia
  • Retort Cassinia
  • Retorta

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Description

Cassinia retorta (also called 'Retort Cassinia', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Australia. It has a woody stem and grows up to 2 meters tall. Its leaves are oblong and its flowers are yellow and tubular. It grows in open areas, such as grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Cassinia retorta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a cut flower, and for medicinal purposes. It has been used to treat skin diseases, wounds, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cassinia retorta has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a pair of opposite, oblong-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cassinia retorta is a hardy perennial that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by dividing the clumps in spring or by taking stem cuttings in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Cassinia retorta

Cassinia retorta is found in dry, open areas in Australia, including the states of New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia.

Cassinia retorta FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Cassinia retorta?

Cassinia retorta prefers full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil.

What kind of soil is best for Cassinia retorta?

Cassinia retorta prefers well-drained soil.

What is the best time to plant Cassinia retorta?

It is best to plant Cassinia retorta in the spring or fall.

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,

References

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Allan Cunningham (1791-1839): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Cunn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:189584-1: Based on the initial data import