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Kippistia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. The name commemorates Richard Kippist, librarian to the Linnean Society.
There is only one known species, Kippistia suaedifolia, native to Australia. It is found in every state and territory in the country except Tasmania.
The species is widespread across South Australia and Inland in Western Australia from central regions to the South. In Victoria north from Dimboola and chiefly to the West of Salt Lake. In the Northern Territory south of Alice Springs and to the south and west of Mount Windsor Station in Queensland. In New South Wales to the West and North-West of Weelah Forest (Condobolan area). There are also several records near Conoble in the Ivanhoe Distsrict.
Essential oils distilled from K. suaedifolia are perillyl acetate and limonene. Perillyl acetate is used in food flavouring and the perfume industry. Limonene is also used as flavouring and in the perfume industry. It is also used in cosmetics
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