Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crispa
ID:
19025

Status:
valid

Authors:
Spreng.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. 3: 466 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018354



Common Names

  • Crisp Baccharis
  • Baccharis crispa
  • Crisp False Willow


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Synonyms

  • Baccharis perplexa Malag. & J.Vidal [unknown]
  • Baccharis subcrispa Malag. [unknown]
  • Baccharis myriocephala Baker [unknown]
  • Baccharis cylindrica DC. [unknown]
  • Pingraea crispa (Spreng.) F.H.Hellwig [deprecated]
  • Molina crispa Less. [unknown]
  • Baccharis genistelloides crispa (Spreng.) Joch.Müll. [unknown]
  • Baccharis genistelloides crispa (Spreng.) Baker [unknown]
  • Baccharis genistelloides cylindrica (Less.) Baker [unknown]
  • Pingraea crispa (Spreng.) F.H.Hellw. [unknown]
  • Molina cylindrica Less. [unknown]

Description

Baccharis crispa (also called curly baccharis, among many other common names) is a shrub native to North America. It has small, grey-green leaves and yellow flowers. It is typically found in dry, rocky areas, such as deserts.

Uses & Benefits

Baccharis crispa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, digestive issues, and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Baccharis crispa flower is a small, yellow flower with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Baccharis crispa is a low-growing, evergreen shrub native to California. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Baccharis crispa

Baccharis crispa can be found in the western United States and Mexico.

Baccharis crispa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Baccharis crispa?

Baccharis crispa

What is the common name of Baccharis crispa?

Crisp Broom

What is the family of Baccharis crispa?

Asteraceae

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