Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aliens
ID:
123937

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rusby

Source:
gcc

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Bull. New York Bot. Gard 4: 387 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000123266



Common Names

  • Baccharis Aliens
  • Alien Baccharis
  • Alien's Baccharis


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Description

Baccharis aliens (also called Chilca, among many other common names) is a shrub that is native to South America and is found in coastal regions and in disturbed areas. It has small, white flowers and can grow up to 2 meters in height.

Uses & Benefits

Baccharis aliens is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Baccharis aliens is small and white. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Baccharis aliens is a perennial shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Baccharis aliens

Baccharis aliens is native to the Southwestern United States and can be found in the wild in this region.

Baccharis aliens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Baccharis aliens?

Baccharis aliens

What type of plant is Baccharis aliens?

A shrub

What is the natural habitat of Baccharis aliens?

It is native to the southwestern United States and Mexico

Species in the Baccharis genus

Baccharis arenaria, Baccharis serranoi, Baccharis aliena, Baccharis psammophila, Baccharis johnwurdackiana, Baccharis tarchonanthoides, Baccharis uncinella, Baccharis barragensis, Baccharis sessilifolia, Baccharis paranensis, Baccharis notosergila, Baccharis divaricata, Baccharis pseudovaccinioides, Baccharis serrulata, Baccharis revoluta, Baccharis conferta, Baccharis pululahuensis, Baccharis nitida, Baccharis paulopolitana, Baccharis thymifolia, Baccharis oreophila, Baccharis woytkowskii, Baccharis serrifolia, Baccharis grandicapitulata, Baccharis ayacuchensis, Baccharis coridifolia, Baccharis caespitosa, Baccharis nummularia, Baccharis magellanica, Baccharis pohlii, Baccharis volubilis, Baccharis vincifolia, Baccharis itatiaiae, Baccharis rodriguezii, Baccharis scoparioides, Baccharis espadae, Baccharis paramicola, Baccharis havardii, Baccharis phylicoides, Baccharis spegazzinii, Baccharis zoellneri, Baccharis pseudopilcensis, Baccharis thesioides, Baccharis trimera, Baccharis zamoranensis, Baccharis glomeruliflora, Baccharis uleana, Baccharis stenocephala, Baccharis frigida, Baccharis alpina,

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-84415: Based on the initial data import
Henry Hurd Rusby (1855-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rusby' in the authors string.