Status:
valid
Authors:
Wedd.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1856
Citation Micro:
Chlor. Andina 1: 175 (1856)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000118306
Common Names
- Baccharis densiflora
- Denseflower Baccharis
- Dense-Flowered Baccharis
Description
Baccharis densiflora (also called Bushy Baccharis, among many other common names) is a shrub native to California and Oregon. It has small white flowers and is found in chaparral, coastal scrub, and grassland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Baccharis densiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Baccharis densiflora sub. perulata (Kuntze) Joch.Müll.
Baccharis densiflora sub. densiflora
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Baccharis densiflora is a white daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves with toothed edges.
Cultivation and Propagation
Baccharis densiflora can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and can be cultivated in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.
Where to Find Baccharis densiflora
Grammitis merrillii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America.
Baccharis densiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Baccharis densiflora?
Baccharis densiflora
What is the common name of Baccharis densiflora?
Dense-flowered baccharis
What is the habitat of Baccharis densiflora?
It is found in dry, open woods and thickets
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,