Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flabellata
ID:
82550

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook. & Arn.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Hooker) 3: 28 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000081879



Common Names

  • Baccharis
  • Flabellata
  • Fanleaf Baccharis


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Synonyms

  • Baccharis flabellata flabellata [unknown]

Description

Baccharis flabellata (also called Common Dwarf Baccharis, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It has a rosette of leaves and a single white flower head. It grows in meadows, pastures, and roadsides and is often found in disturbed soils.

Uses & Benefits

Baccharis flabellata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a food source for wildlife, and as a medicinal plant for treating respiratory conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Baccharis flabellata is yellow, with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small, black and round in shape. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Baccharis flabellata is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame.

Where to Find Baccharis flabellata

Baccharis flabellata is native to the southeastern United States.

Baccharis flabellata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Baccharis flabellata?

Baccharis flabellata

What is the common name of Baccharis flabellata?

Fan-Leaved Baccharis

What is the natural habitat of Baccharis flabellata?

Arid regions of South Africa

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-38412: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.