Status:
valid
Authors:
S.F.Blake
Source:
gcc
Year:
1942
Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 55: 115 (1942)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021662
Common Names
- Archibaccharis campii
- Canyon Groundsel
- Canyon Ragwort
Description
Archibaccharis campii (also called Camp’s Archibaccharis, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Caribbean. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and yellow-green flowers. It grows in rocky, sandy soils in dry areas and can tolerate drought.
Uses & Benefits
Archibaccharis campii is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Archibaccharis campii is a small, yellowish-white flower head. Its seeds are small, black and have a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with toothed edges.
Cultivation and Propagation
Archibaccharis campii is a perennial herb native to Mexico and Central America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating by cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy plant and place it in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Archibaccharis campii
Archibaccharis campii is native to the Caribbean Islands, including Cuba, Hispaniola, and Puerto Rico.
Archibaccharis campii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Archibaccharis campii?
Archibaccharis campii
What is the common name of Archibaccharis campii?
Camp's Ragwort
Where is Archibaccharis campii found?
Archibaccharis campii is found in the Andes of Peru and Bolivia
Species in the Archibaccharis genus
Archibaccharis pringlei,
Archibaccharis flexilis,
Archibaccharis schiedeana,
Archibaccharis venturana,
Archibaccharis aequivenia,
Archibaccharis hirtella,
Archibaccharis auriculata,
Archibaccharis salmeoides,
Archibaccharis breedlovei,
Archibaccharis tuxtlensis,
Archibaccharis campii,
Archibaccharis jacksonii,
Archibaccharis serratifolia,
Archibaccharis nicaraguensis,
Archibaccharis standleyi,
Archibaccharis intermedia,
Archibaccharis almedana,
Archibaccharis simplex,
Archibaccharis irazuensis,
Archibaccharis blakeana,
Archibaccharis macdonaldii,
Archibaccharis glakeana,
Archibaccharis peninsularis,
Archibaccharis lucentifolia,
Archibaccharis corymbosa,
Archibaccharis veracruzana,
Archibaccharis hieracioides,
Archibaccharis nephocephala,
Archibaccharis trichotoma,
Archibaccharis taeniotricha,
Archibaccharis panamensis,
Archibaccharis asperifolia,
Archibaccharis androgyna,
Archibaccharis albescens,
Archibaccharis subsessilis,
Archibaccharis lineariloba,
Archibaccharis vulneraria,
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,