Baccharis cana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cana
ID:
55481
Status:
valid
Authors:
Joch.Müll.
Source:
gcc
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 76: 151 (-153; figs. 50, 54) (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000054810
Common Names
- Cana Baccharis
- Cana
- Baccharis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Baccharis cana (also called 'Gray Baccharis', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has small, oval leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils, rocky hillsides, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Baccharis cana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Baccharis cana has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Baccharis cana is a perennial shrub native to Mexico. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soils. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Baccharis cana
Baccharis cana is native to South America, particularly in Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay. It can be found in dry forests, grasslands and scrublands.
Baccharis cana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Baccharis cana?
Baccharis cana
What is the family of Baccharis cana?
Asteraceae
Where is Baccharis cana found?
It is found in 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-153436: Based on the initial data import
Jochen Müller (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Joch.Müll.' in the authors string.