Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aphylla
ID:
32354

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 424 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000031683



Common Names

  • Baccharis
  • Aphylla
  • Broom Bush


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Description

Baccharis aphylla (also called Dwarf Baccharis, among many other common names) is a shrub with small, white flowers and narrow, pointed leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Baccharis aphylla is used as a medicinal plant to treat respiratory diseases, as an ornamental plant in gardens, and as a source of firewood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Baccharis aphylla has small yellow flowers with four petals and a single seed in each seed head. The seedlings are small and have a single rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Baccharis aphylla is a perennial flowering plant that is native to Mexico. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from cuttings. It requires full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from healthy, non-flowering stems. The cuttings should be planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, bright location. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into individual pots or into the garden.

Where to Find Baccharis aphylla

Baccharis aphylla can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and wet woods in the southeastern United States.

Baccharis aphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Baccharis aphylla?

Baccharis aphylla

What type of plant is Baccharis aphylla?

A shrub

Where is Baccharis aphylla found?

It is found in South America

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,