Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
heeringiana
ID:
83008

Status:
valid

Authors:
Malag.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Contrib. Inst. Geobiol. La Salle, Bras. No. 3, 6; cf. Gray Herb.-Card Cat. 1954

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000082337



Common Names

  • Heering's Baccharis
  • Silverling
  • Giant Baccharis


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Description

Baccharis heeringiana (also called Heering's Baccharis, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Chile. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a single stem with a white flower head. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Baccharis heeringiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Baccharis heeringiana is white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Baccharis heeringiana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be cultivated in a variety of soils, including sandy, loamy, or clay soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Baccharis heeringiana

Baccharis heeringiana is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Baccharis heeringiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Baccharis heeringiana?

Baccharis heeringiana

What is the common name of Baccharis heeringiana?

Heering's baccharis

What is the natural habitat of Baccharis heeringiana?

Grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed areas

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,