Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
klattii
ID:
31856

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benoist

Source:
gcc

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 91: 192 (1944)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000031185



Common Names

  • Klattii Baccharis
  • Klatt's Baccharis
  • Baccharis Klattii


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Synonyms

  • Baccharis polyphylla Klatt [unknown]
  • Baccharis filifolia Sch.Bip. ex Baker [unknown]
  • Baccharis pseudopolyphylla Malag. [unknown]

Description

Baccharis klattii (also called 'Klatt's Baccharis', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has narrow, grey-green leaves and white, star-shaped flowers. It typically grows in dry, sandy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Baccharis klattii has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Baccharis klattii is a small, yellow-white flower with a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Baccharis klattii is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by division or seed. Division is the easiest and most reliable method of propagation. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. The plants should be kept moist and in a sunny location. Deadheading spent flowers will help to encourage further blooming.

Where to Find Baccharis klattii

Baccharis klattii is native to South America and can be found in dry grasslands and rocky hillsides.

Baccharis klattii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Baccharis klattii?

Baccharis klattii

What are the common names of Baccharis klattii?

Klatt's Baccharis and Klatt's Groundsel

What is the natural habitat of Baccharis klattii?

Baccharis klattii is found in dry, open grasslands, shrublands, 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-13016: Based on the initial data import
Raymond Benoist (1881-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benoist' in the authors string.