Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 400 (1836)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000093690
Common Names
- Douglas' Baccharis
- Baccharis
- Douglas' Broom
Synonyms
- Baccharis haenkei DC. [unknown]
- Baccharis viscosa Hook. & Arn. [illegitimate]
- Baccharis glutinosa Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
Description
Baccharis douglasii (also called Douglas' Baccharis, Douglas' Broom, and Baccharis douglasiana, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to North America. It has a woody stem and small, grey-green leaves. It is found in grassland, scrubland, and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Baccharis douglasii is used in traditional Native American medicine to treat fever, skin diseases, and sore throat. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a food flavoring.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Baccharis douglasii has small, white flowers that are clustered in a head-like shape. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Baccharis douglasii is an evergreen shrub that grows in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer and should be planted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Baccharis douglasii
Baccharis douglasii can be found in the western United States, from California to Washington.
Baccharis douglasii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Baccharis douglasii?
Baccharis douglasii
What is the common name of Baccharis douglasii?
Mule Fat
What is the natural range of Baccharis douglasii?
Western North 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,