Status:
valid
Authors:
Orchard
Source:
gcc
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 17(5): 457 (-459; fig.) (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000128203
Common Names
- Showy Cassinia
- Silver Cassinia
- Silver Bush
Description
Cassinia venusta (also called Beautiful Cassinia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It has yellow flowers and oval-shaped leaves. It is found in dry woodlands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Cassinia venusta is an evergreen shrub that is often used for landscaping and as a hedge. It is also used as an ornamental plant and is known for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cassinia venusta has small, white flowers that are arranged in a head-like cluster. The seeds are small, black, and glossy. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves with toothed edges.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cassinia venusta can be propagated through seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and rooted in a moist soil. Both methods should be done in a sunny location.
Where to Find Cassinia venusta
Cassinia venusta is found in the Southwestern United States, including California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.
Cassinia venusta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cassinia venusta?
Cassinia venusta
What are the common names of Cassinia venusta?
Venusta Cassinia
What is the natural habitat of Cassinia venusta?
Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands
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,