Cassinia uncata

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Distribution

This plant, known as Cassinia uncata, exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several regions of Australia. It can be found growing naturally within the state of New South Wales. Additionally, its presence extends northward into the tropical and subtropical areas of Queensland. The species is also distributed throughout the southern parts of the continent, including South Australia. Finally, it is commonly documented within the diverse landscapes of Victoria.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Cassinia uncata is characterized by its growth form as a woody shrub, typically exhibiting a self-supporting structure rather than acting as a climber, liana, or vine. It is an independent plant that does not function as a parasite or an epiphyte, maintaining a strictly terrestrial existence within its habitat. The plant's stature is defined by a height that ranges from a minimum of 1 meter to a maximum of 3 meters. Its physical constitution is distinctly woody, providing the necessary structural integrity to support its shrubby habit.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

3 m

Plant height min:

1 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Cassia unidata is characterized by its specific morphological dimensions and carbon assimilation mechanisms. The plant utilizes the C3 photosynthetic pathway, a process involving the direct fixation of CO2 via the enzyme RuBisCO, which dictates its metabolic efficiency and environmental adaptations. Morphologically, the leaves are highly specialized, exhibiting a significant disparity between length and width; they typically range in length from a minimum of 1 cm to a maximum of 3 cm, while maintaining a very narrow profile with a maximum width of only 0.1 cm.

Leaf length max:

3 cm

Leaf length min:

1 cm

Leaf width max:

0.1 cm

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Reproduction

The reproduction of Cassinia uncata is characterized by the production of specialized fruit structures and minute seeds. The plant produces an achene as its primary fruit type, which is categorized as indehiscent, meaning the fruit does not spontaneously split open at maturity to release its contents. The resulting seeds are exceptionally small and uniform in size, with a recorded seed mass of 0.00012 g, a value that remains consistent across the minimum, maximum, and mean measurements for this species.

Dehiscence :

indehiscent

Fruit type :

achene

Seed mass mean:

0.00012 g

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Cassinia uncata has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Betulin.

Betulin

1. Dr. Duke

Activities

Cassinia uncata has 12 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include AntiHIV, Anticarcinomic, Antifeedant, Antiflu, Antiinflammatory.

AntiHIV

1. Dr. Duke

Anticarcinomic

1. Dr. Duke

Antifeedant

1. Dr. Duke

Antiflu

1. Dr. Duke

Antiinflammatory

1. Dr. Duke

Antitumor

1. Dr. Duke

Antiviral

1. Dr. Duke

Aphidifuge

1. Dr. Duke

Cytotoxic

1. Dr. Duke

Hypolipemic

1. Dr. Duke