Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
boyacensis
ID:
86773

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Mutisia n.° 17: 3 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000086102



Common Names

  • Baccharis boyacensis
  • Boyacensis Baccharis
  • Baccharis


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Description

Baccharis boyacensis (also called 'Boyaca Baccharis', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Colombia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a short stem with white or yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Baccharis boyacensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive issues, skin conditions, and respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Baccharis boyacensis is a white or pinkish-white, 5-lobed corolla, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, shiny nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Baccharis boyacensis is a perennial shrub that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or fall.

Where to Find Baccharis boyacensis

Baccharis boyacensis is native to Colombia and can be found in the Andes mountains.

Baccharis boyacensis FAQ

What are the growing requirements of Baccharis boyacensis?

Baccharis boyacensis requires full sun, well-draining soil, and regular watering.

What type of climate does Baccharis boyacensis prefer?

Baccharis boyacensis prefers a warm, subtropical climate.

What type of soil does Baccharis boyacensis prefer?

Baccharis boyacensis prefers a well-draining, sandy soil.

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-42489: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.